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Tag: 809

Definitions tagged 809 in the street dictionary.

849

Another area code for the Dominican Republic, who knows why, because the 829 code could not have reached capacity so quickly. (The Dominican Republic uses multiple area codes under the North American Numbering Plan, starting with the original 809).

809 is way ahead. 829 is even further ahead. 849 is way, way, way ahead.

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DDD

Direct Distance Dialing, an obsolete long-distance calling system provided by Codetel (the primary telecommunications company in the Dominican Republic for decades). It was used by dialing the prefix 1.

I already know how it happened, it was through the DDD.

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alantigua

Something that is top-tier or trendy. It is a more street-savvy way of saying alante, used to describe someone who is really on point or successful. (In the Dominican Republic, being alante means being ahead or stylish, and this variant adds more swagger.)

Pedro: I got some Jordans. Juan: You are alantigua!

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809

Aside from being the main area code for the Dominican Republic, this term is used to mean being ahead of the pack, in first place, or at the very top (809 was the first area code assigned to the country, implying being number one).

You are like the 809.

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Tu ta alante

It describes someone who is ahead of the game, meaning they have plenty of cash, drive a nice car, and stay on top of the latest fashion trends. (In the Dominican Republic, being alante or ahead is about projecting high social status through visible wealth).

The ones who are Tu ta alante are: those living abroad, rich kids with money, gold-diggers, and drug dealers.

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829

A telephone area code for the Dominican Republic. It was introduced to supplement the original 809 code after it became overloaded by the high demand for mobile phones and new lines (809 is the traditional area code for the entire country).

A: What is your number, dude? B: 856-8732, area code 829.

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809

The primary telephone area code for the Dominican Republic, widely embraced as a symbol of national identity. In the mid-2000s, the country switched to mandatory ten-digit dialing for all calls, and later added the 829 code to accommodate a boom in mobile phone lines that the 809 code could no longer handle.

A: Bro, call me at 555-5555. But remember to dial 809 first. B: I know, I know! I'm not a dummy.

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Tu ta Omega

To be successful, flashy, or on top of one's game. (Omega refers to Omega El Fuerte, a famous and flamboyant Dominican mambo singer).

Tu ta Omega because you bought yourself a Prado (a luxury SUV).

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alante alante

A phrase used to describe a man who is living large or is very wealthy (owning luxury SUVs, designer clothes, or apartments) or a woman who is exceptionally attractive. It also applies to anything that is top-tier, cool, or impressive. (In the Dominican Republic, luxury SUVs are commonly called yipetas).

1. Hey man, that car you just bought is alante alante. 2. Look at that girl, she is so fine. Damn! That woman is alante alante.

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