Definitions tagged arratrao in the street dictionary.
A term for stray dogs, referencing the tan or khaki color common among mixed-breed mutts. It also serves as a humorous seal of quality for street food stands: the more Kaki hanging around the stand, the better the food is. The logic is that if the dogs refuse to leave the area, the food must be excellent. (Fritura refers to a street stand that sells fried foods.)
Man, Gorilla's fritura is the best of the best. It has three Kaki there by regulation.
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A person who is dirt poor, broke, or lacks any financial means. It is a derogatory term for someone who has no social standing and is struggling to survive. (The term literally means foot on the floor, implying someone so poor they walk barefoot).
Are you really trying to hit on me? You are just a pata por suelo. Look young man, watch your words because I do not mix with any pata por suelo.
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A private school located in a prime area of the Dominican Republic where the trendiest and most elite students study. It is divided into several social cliques: fresitas (preppy, snobby girls who tell others to 'get a map and find yourself'), cueros (promiscuous people who hook up with anyone regardless of their relationship status), vakanos (cool, normal kids who are often treated like low-class 'chopos' out of envy), arratraos (rich kids who pretend to be poor even though they have plenty of money), and privones (arrogant snobs who think they are better than everyone else). The staff includes several well-known teachers like Pulinario, Manzueta, and Polanco who are notorious for giving homework on weekends. (The name Mi Colegio is the literal name of a specific private school in Santo Domingo).
- Laura, where do you go to school? - At Mi Colegio. - Yeah, but which one? What is the name of your school? - Mi Colegio. - Oh, I see. Watch out, don't become a slut like all the girls there. - Don't worry, I would not stoop that low. I mean, get real!
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Used for a person who is dirt poor, lives by mooching and begging for everything, and always wants to be in the middle of the action despite having no money. (Palo Viejo and Montecarlo are low-tier brands of rum and cigarettes, whereas Extra Viejo and Marlboro are more premium).
1st Guy: Man, let's go buy a Palo Viejo and half a pack of Montecarlo. 2nd Guy: Bro, you really are a Ratón! Let's at least get an Extra Viejo and a large Marlboro.
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A mock religion centered on a guy nicknamed Chopo, defined by a series of inside jokes and rules among a specific group of friends. The commandments include driving as fast as the law allows, partying hard, drinking Red Bull on weekends, constant eating, and specific interactions with his buddies Charlie and Soto. (This is a private joke from a local social circle in Spain).
The followers of Chopismo love Chopo as much as he loves the big game with Charlie and feeling up Soto.
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An Arrastrado is someone who is down and out and never makes any progress in life or tries to get ahead.
The one who never has a cent in their pockets is an Arrastrado.
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A socially awkward loner who keeps to himself and has no game with women.
You are a total pelagato.
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A mindset where someone embraces looking tacky and acting as stupid as possible to get attention from their social circle. There are two types: 1. Natural ones, who are Chopo without even realizing it. 2. Drunken ones, who lose their composure and decency after a few beers, providing a good laugh for onlookers (In the Dominican Republic, this term describes someone considered tacky or lacking social refinement).
I am a chopista, I believe in chopismo.
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You are in a bad spot, specifically when you are broke or lagging behind everyone else (referencing a car muffler, which is located at the back of the vehicle, low to the ground, and always dirty).
When you are dead last and do not have a cent to your name, you are Estas Como el Mofle.
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When a buddy is flat broke or has absolutely no money in his pockets. (The term uses the English word for emphasis to describe being at the very end of the line financially).
You are behind, behind, even further back than the last guy.
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