Words and definitions Jenn has contributed to the street dictionary.
A Dominican children's hand-clapping game and rhyme.
Pollito Play B, Called Play BC, I feel a love for you, We will get married, In a big restaurant, Eating roast chicken, And rice with salt cod, That is how life is... Pollito Play BC -
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A state of being hyped up, excited, or eager to start something.
He is really embullado with his new job.
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A sharp lash or smack delivered with an object (derived from fuete, meaning whip).
I gave that girl a fuetazo on the ass for misbehaving.
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A woman who wears extremely revealing clothing to the gym to put her body on display (implying she treats the gym like a museum where people go to look at exhibits).
- Gabi, how do the women dress for the gym? - Tipo museo, showing off everything.
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A term used by rural folk to denote a large amount or a whole lot of something. (Commonly used by people from the countryside).
There is a barsa of people in the park.
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An exclamation used to express surprise, skepticism, or disbelief when hearing something unexpected.
- I just saw Maria at the market. - Adió?! Hadn't she moved to New York?
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A traditional Dominican dish consisting of a thick, soupy rice stew (it is a staple comfort food with a consistency somewhere between a soup and paella).
This asopado is so good! Can I have more, please?
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To be fully focused on, dedicated to, or ready to deal with someone or something. It describes locking in your attention on a specific person or task, often after a period of neglect or waiting.
I have been ignoring you, but today me puse para ti.
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An expression used to tell someone to calm down, relax, or take it down a notch when they are being excessive or dramatic.
Amanda, bájale algo. You are exaggerating things way too much.
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Describes a preference for women who are street-wise, toxic, or high-maintenance. It typically implies a woman who is a gold-digger or physically aggressive (associated with the chapiadora archetype in Dominican street culture).
I like women like that, Me gustan mala; the ones who gold-dig and beat me up.
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Getting straight to the point or getting down to business without wasting time.
Let's get to A lo que vinimos, we have to do this fast.
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A common way to refer to baseball (the national sport of the Dominican Republic).
Do you want to watch the pelota game tonight?
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To get down, step off, or dismount from an elevated place, such as a vehicle or a piece of furniture.
That kid needs to apearse from the chair, right now.
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To get changed or put on a different outfit.
I am going to cambiarse. This one is dirty.
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To see someone or something at a later time. It is a casual way to say see you later or catch you later.
We will chequeamos later!
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To move something into position to block an opening, such as locking, bolting, or barring a door.
I have to trancar the door so the others do not come in.
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Used to describe feeling full of energy, very excited, or in high spirits.
I feel a millón today! What are we doing this afternoon?
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The act of deceiving, lying to, or tricking someone.
He told me he loved me and it was not true. He metió frío to me.
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An adjective used to describe someone who is physically attractive, hot, or sexy.
That man is really bueno!
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