A term used by Dominican youth to describe something extraordinary, high quality, or looking great. It refers to anything that is top-tier or exactly right (often synonymous with the local phrase ta como e, meaning it is as it should be).
Dominican slang for someone or something that is top-tier, exceptionally stylish, or stands out effortlessly. It suggests a high-level presence or banging look. Originating from lower-income areas of Santo Domingo, it initially meant looking tough or street-hardened (historically used for people recently released from prison), but evolved into a mainstream term for excellence. It is used to describe sharp outfits, fit or curvy physiques, or a person who commands attention with their confidence. (Informal term primarily used in social or party settings).
Toy Ratatá (I am Ratatá). Tu tiene una pinta Ratatá (You have a Ratatá look). Socio, eso lente tan Ratatá y pico (Bro, those glasses are Ratatá and then some).
A versatile term used to describe someone or something at an extreme or peak level, often repeated for emphasis. 1. A tough or dangerous person, such as a gangster or someone who has been to prison. 2. Someone dressed in the latest, trendiest clothes. 3. A very attractive person. 4. Something of the highest quality or at its maximum potential.
1. I have a friend who is Ratatá, Ratatá. 2. Martha went to the party looking Ratatá, Ratatá. 3. That guy looks Ratatá, Ratatá. 4. This thing is Ratatá, Ratatá.
A specific kind of wildness or coolness. It refers to someone who is crazy in a positive way, doing impressive or bold things that people admire (in the Dominican Republic, it describes someone who is on another level or is the absolute man).
That guy is ratatá, ratatá. That guy is crazy, crazy.
Something that is awesome, high-quality, or impressive. It implies that something is top-tier or flashy (The word imitates the rapid fire of a machine gun to suggest something hits hard or stands out).
-Damn dude, that car is ratatá ratatá! -Haha, thanks bro, you are welcome!
A term used to describe someone who is bold, uninhibited, and full of energy. It refers to a person who does not care about consequences, has a lot of spark, or is considered fierce and impressive.
Yo guys! Let's go get that girl because she is down for anything, she is wild, that girl is ratatá!
Used to describe something that is top-notch, excellent, or really cool. It refers to something that is the best of the best or elite. (In the Dominican Republic, jevi means cool and alante refers to being ahead of the pack or trendy).