verb
General Slang
mamaguy
MAH-ma-guy · verb · informal
To flatter or fool someone with insincere praise.
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Definitions
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To deceive or con someone by buttering them up with false compliments to get what you want.
“Don't try to mamaguy me, I know you want a favour.”
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mamaguy In A Sentence
Don't try to mamaguy me, I know you want a favour.
Origin & Usage
Trinidadian, from Spanish 'mamar gallo' (to make a fool of); long established.
Variants
mahmaguy
People Also Ask
What does mamaguy mean?
It means to flatter or fool someone with insincere praise in order to get what you want.
Where does mamaguy come from?
It derives from the Spanish 'mamar gallo', meaning to make a fool of someone.
How do you use mamaguy?
You'd say 'don't mamaguy me' when you suspect someone is buttering you up for a favour.
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