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mamey
What does mamey mean?
Literally a tropical fruit, but 'esto es un mamey' means 'this is a breeze / super easy'.
"El examen fue un mamey, lo terminé en diez minutos."
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; figurative use of the fruit 'mamey'.
Frequently asked questions
What does mamey mean in Puerto Rican slang?
Beyond the tropical fruit, it means something very easy — 'esto es un mamey' means 'this is a breeze.'
Why does mamey mean easy?
It's a figurative use of the sweet, soft tropical fruit's name to describe an effortless task.
How do you use mamey to mean easy?
You say something like 'el examen fue un mamey' — 'the exam was a piece of cake.'
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