Spanish
Etymology 1
From no (“negation”) and manchar (“to stain”), conjugated as a command for tú (“you (informal, singular)”). Literally, "don't stain" or "don't ruin".
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- (Mexico, informal) don't screw around, stop joking, stop being silly
- ¡No manches! ― Shut up! Are you kidding? Stop being an idiot!
- Synonyms: (Mexico) no mames, no jodas
Etymology 2
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- (euphemistic) Synonym of no mames