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Someone who keeps their power, wealth, or talents hidden from those around them. (In the plains region, this refers to a dark horse or sleeper whose true status is concealed).
Look at that guy over there, he is a gallo tapao, he has more money than a donkey buyer (a slang term for someone who carries a lot of cash).
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A secret successor or a dark horse candidate whose identity is kept hidden for strategic reasons. It refers to someone waiting in the wings to take over a leadership position if the current leader is no longer present. (Originally used in 1970s Dominican politics to refer to a potential, unannounced successor to President Joaquin Balaguer).
Look at that guy over there. They say he is the gallo tapao.
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