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| ma·ma·guy [ mmə g ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle ma·ma·guyed, present participle ma·ma·guy·ing, 3rd person present singular ma·ma·guys) |
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1. deceive: to deceive somebody, especially by using flattery
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2. flatter somebody to get something: to try to get something by flattery, especially by making exaggerated comments or compliments
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flattery: flattery or teasing
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| [Late 20th century. Alteration of Venezuelan Spanish mamar gallo "feed the rooster," used to describe the behavior of a rooster that only pretends to fight] |
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