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Mamaguy

Pronounced /MAH-mah-guy/verbEveryday talk

Meaning

To sweet-talk, flatter or fool someone with insincere praise. If the compliments sound too good to be true, you are probably being mamaguyed.

Stop mamaguying me, I know this costume eh look so good on me.

In plain English: Stop flattering me, I know this costume doesn't look that good on me.

Where it comes from

Possibly from Spanish 'mamar gallo' (literally 'to suckle a rooster'), though the link is not certain.

Sources

  1. Discover Trinidad & Tobago: Lime & party in Trinidad like a local
  2. Wiktionary: mamaguy (etymology pointer)

Last verified 3 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Send a correction.