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    Mamón (en. Mammon)

    /maˈmon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is very gullible or naive.
    Don't be a mamón, you can't believe everything they say.
    No seas mamón, no te puedes creer todo lo que dicen.
    In some countries, it refers to a child who breastfeeds.
    The baby was a mamón and enjoyed breastfeeding.
    El bebé era mamón y disfrutaba de la lactancia.
    Pejorative term to refer to an annoying or bothersome person.
    That guy is a mamón, he always interrupts others.
    Ese tipo es un mamón, siempre interrumpe a los demás.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mamar', and it is used as a colloquial term in several Spanish-speaking countries.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mother's mamón
    It refers to a person who is extremely pampered or dependent.
    mamón de la madre
    don't be a mamón
    Expression meaning not to be naive or gullible.
    no seas mamón
    to be a mamón
    It means to be annoying or troublesome.
    ser un mamón

    Related Words

    mamar
    Action of sucking, especially referring to breastfeeding.
    mamar
    mamadera
    Baby bottle or container for feeding a baby with milk.
    mamadera
    mamitis
    Excessive attachment or dependence on the mother.
    mamitis

    Slang Meanings

    Very annoying person or one who constantly bothers.
    Don't hang out with him, he is a mamón.
    No te juntes con él, es un mamón.
    Term used to refer to someone who acts dumb.
    You are acting like a mamón.
    Estás actuando como un mamón.