In Spanish slang, 'mermelado' is typically used in Colombia to describe someone who is overly sweet, flattering, or sycophantic to others, often to gain favor or advantage.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan es tan mermelado, siempre está halagando a su jefe para obtener un ascenso.
- English: Juan is such a suck-up, he's always flattering his boss to get a promotion.