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No mames

/no ˈma.mes/ · phrase · slang

Mexican Spanish for "no way!" or "you're kidding" — an exclamation of disbelief.

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Definitions

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A milder, more printable variant is "no manches," used in the same way.

“No manches, that's incredible.”
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Can express frustration or annoyance at a situation, similar to "you've got to be kidding."

“No mames, the bus left without me.”
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A Mexican Spanish exclamation expressing shock, disbelief, or that someone is messing with you. Roughly "no way," "come on," or "you're kidding me."

“No mames, you actually won?”
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No mames In A Sentence

No mames, that movie was insane.
No mames, he really said that?
Wait, free food? No mames, let's go.

Origin & Usage

Mexican Spanish slang, literally a crude phrase that's evolved into an everyday exclamation of disbelief. The softer "no manches" is a common family-friendly substitute.

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People Also Ask

What does no mames mean?

No mames is Mexican Spanish slang for "no way!" or "you're kidding" — an exclamation of disbelief.

Where did no mames come from?

It's Mexican Spanish slang that evolved from a crude phrase into an everyday exclamation.

What's the difference between no mames and no manches?

They mean the same thing, but "no manches" is the softer, more family-friendly version.

How do you use no mames in a sentence?

For example: "no mames, that's crazy!" — expressing disbelief.

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