mamaguy

mamaguy
mamaguy /mäˈmə-gī/ (W Indies)
transitive verb
To deceive or tease, either playfully or by flattery and lies
noun
An instance of this
ORIGIN: Sp mamar el gallo, literally, to feed the cock

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • mamaguy — v. deceive (used by the Caribbeans) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • mamaguy — [ maməgʌɪ] verb W. Indian try to deceive (someone), especially with flattery or untruths. Origin from Sp. mamar gallo make a monkey of …   English new terms dictionary

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