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Cuaba

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What does Cuaba mean?

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Cuaba

1. A splinter of resinous wood used as kindling to start a fire or stove. (This traditionally refers to resin-heavy pine common in Dominican households). 2. A severe beating or a thrashing.

1. Pass me the cuaba to light the stove. 2. They gave him cuaba last night. 3. That guy got a cuaba: meaning they beat him up real good.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Cuaba

Refers to various species of Cuban trees characterized by their highly resinous and flammable wood. Because it ignites and burns so easily, it is commonly used to make kindling or homemade torches.

Go find some pieces of cuaba in the brush so we can get the campfire started quickly.

Automatically translated from Spanish

Cubaby Asere Habanero

Cuaba

A long, drawn-out earful or harsh scolding, typically delivered by parents or a boss (named after a resinous wood that burns for a long time).

What a cuaba I got yesterday for getting home at 3 in the morning. My mom was waiting up for me, ready to give me an earful.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby AnónimoWord of the day · September 27, 2008

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