General
manganzón
What does manganzón mean?
A grown but lazy, coddled man who won't take responsibility — an overgrown mama's boy.
"Ya tiene 30 años y sigue siendo un manganzón."
Origin
Dominican Spanish, of debated origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does manganzón mean?
It describes a grown but lazy, spoiled man who dodges responsibility, like an overgrown mama's boy.
Is manganzón offensive?
It's an informal insult; it's dismissive and mocking but not vulgar.
Can manganzón be used for a woman?
Yes, the feminine form 'manganzona' is used for a lazy, coddled woman, though the term is most commonly aimed at men.
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