A guy or dude who, depending on context, is also street-smart, shrewd, or very skilled. The pronunciation uses three syllables rather than two. Adding the suffix -azo (tiguerazo) emphasizes that the person is exceptionally sharp or crafty (in Dominican culture, this term describes a savvy person who uses their wits to navigate life and social situations).
Juan is a good Tiguere. I met that Tiguere back when I was in school. Jose is a real Tiguere at that stuff. Man, you really are a total tiguerazo.
In the Dominican Republic, Tiguere is a versatile term used to refer to any guy or dude. It specifically describes someone who is street-smart, a smooth talker, or a hustler who knows how to navigate the streets. More recently, the term has evolved to also mean a thug or a street criminal.
A shot went off and all the tigueres started running. Do not pay attention to the tigueres selling puppies at the traffic lights. He was mugged by two tigueres on a motorcycle.
Someone who is very shrewd, alert, and capable of navigating tough situations through their wits. It describes a person who is street-smart or highly skilled at getting exactly what they want (the term is a Caribbean Spanish variation of tigre, meaning tiger).
Be careful with him in business, he is a tíguere and always finds a way to come out on top.
A sharp, street-smart individual who knows how to hustle and get their way. It describes someone who is cunning, experienced, and alert enough to avoid being conned.
Don't try to scam Lazaro: that guy is a Tiguere and he already knows all the tricks in Old Havana (the historic city center).
In the Dominican Republic, a Tiguere is someone street-smart who knows all the angles and cannot be fooled. They stay sharp and well-informed about local culture and current events to ensure they never go unnoticed or get caught off guard. (The word literally translates to tiger).
You cannot surprise that guy with anything or make a fool out of him: he is what you call a Tiguere.
A street-smart person who knows a little bit of everything and refuses to be played for a fool. They are a hustler who always looks for an advantage (in the Dominican Republic, this describes a cunning individual who knows how to handle themselves in any situation).
A feline mammal about 250 to 400 cm long (including the tail), with tawny yellow fur and dark or black stripes across its back, head, and tail, and a white belly. It has a sturdy body, a long tail, and strong claws for hunting. It is very fierce, agile, and fast, living alone in India and other parts of Asia. The tiger is the largest feline and the most perfect solitary hunter.
The Bengal Tiguere jumped on the trainer. The Tigueres at the zoo are cute.
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