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A liar or a bullshitter who never follows through on their promises. It describes someone who always has a smooth-talking excuse or a line to feed you when they fail to meet a commitment.
- Hey man, I was waiting for you last night. - I couldn't make it, I was busy. - Damn bro, you are such a demagogo.
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A politician who makes grand promises to the people to get their support and win votes, but once they reach power, they fail to deliver and only look out for themselves and their own people.
Most Dominican politicians are demagogos, but the people are even worse for still believing them after being tricked so many times.
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A derogatory adjective used by Dominican youth and rappers for someone who is a hater, envious, or fake. It describes a person who refuses to acknowledge the personal, professional, or artistic success of others. (In Dominican slang, this term shifts from its political origins to describe personal envy or hypocrisy).
Damn bro, Jose is such a demagogo, ever since I bought the SUV he hasn't stopped throwing shade at me.
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Used to describe a politician or leader who sweet-talks the public with fake or exaggerated promises just to gain power. It refers to someone who manipulates people's emotions instead of offering real solutions.
Do not believe a word that congressman says, he is a demagogo who only comes to the neighborhood (colonia) when he needs votes and promises us the moon and the stars.
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