Mamarracho (en. Mess)

[mamaˈra.tʃo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who acts in a comical or ridiculous manner.
You can't take that fool seriously who always makes silly jokes.
No puedes tomar en serio a ese mamarracho que siempre hace chistes tontos.
Something that is poorly done or lacks quality.
The fool of this project did not meet the necessary standards.
El mamarracho de este proyecto no cumplió con los estándares necesarios.
A person who dresses in an exaggerated or ridiculous way.
At the costume party, a fool dressed as a superhero showed up.
En la fiesta de disfraces, llegó un mamarracho vestido de superhéroe.

Etymology

It comes from the vulgar term in Spanish that refers to a hungry thing or a fool, often associated with laughter or mockery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act the fool
To act in a ridiculous or exaggerated way.
hacer el mamarracho
no one can stand this fool
Referring to someone who is hard to tolerate due to their silly or ridiculous behavior.
no hay quien aguante a este mamarracho
to be a fool
To have unserious behavior or be unpredictable.
ser un mamarracho

Related Words

crazy
A person who acts in a crazy or extravagant manner.
chiflado
ridiculous
One who provokes laughter or disdain due to their lack of seriousness or quality.
ridículo
clown
A person who behaves comically, usually to entertain.
payaso

Slang Meanings

Someone who takes nothing seriously.
That guy is a fool, he never does anything right.
Ese tipo es un mamarracho, nunca hace nada bien.
Referring to extravagant clothing.
With that strange outfit, he looks like a fool.
Con ese atuendo tan raro, parece un mamarracho.