Don't Be Mamus

Don't be mamus is a derivation of the Spanish Expression "No Mames" or the softer version "No Manches" This expression is widely used in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico to indicate that someone is taking advantage of you in some way. It can also portray the sense that someone is exagerating some point. It also can be used to mean "really?" or "you don't say" Additionally it has been used to express an informal greeeting such as "hey" or "what's up?" or in departing a "goodbye".

Someone taking advantage of you. "They charged me fifty dollars for the repairs" Response: "Don't be mamus"

Greeting...said as one approaches friends: "Don't be mamus"

Goodbye...as one leaves the presence of friends "Don't be mamus"

Surprise..."I won the lottery" Response "Don't be mamus!"

by el profe idiomas August 11, 2012

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don't starve

The best indie game other than Minecraft.

I killed a tall bird in Don't Starve.

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Don't sweat it

something that you say in order to tell someone not to worry..

means "don't worry about it", or sometimes "take it easy".

Don't sweat it! We've got plenty of time to get there before the show starts.

by Aninda Dutta July 28, 2010

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Don't publish this

'Don't publish this' is a method of submitting definitions on Urban Dictionary that is just as likely to get your definition published as writing definitions that are thoughtful and inventive. By no means should this definition be published.

Don't publish this. Don't you fucking dare!

by squiggular September 14, 2020

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Don't sleep on

A phrase used to describe a person who should not be underestimated. A practical term which can be used with most anyone in any situation where the individuals abilities, conduct or intelligence might be underestimated.

I know the Kobe and the Lakers have won nine games in a row, but Manu Ginobili is a Laker killer. Don't sleep on Manu Ginobili!

by Tom_in_SA March 02, 2009

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