Definitions tagged concho in the street dictionary.
A humorous mispronunciation of the British car brand Vauxhall. It refers to the shared taxi driven by Elvin Vinicio, a popular comedic character played by Felipe Polanco (a concho is a type of shared public taxi in the Dominican Republic).
Hey ladies, I am going to take you for a ride in the Bojol.
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The Austin Cambridge was a British vehicle widely used in the Dominican Republic from the 1960s to the 1980s, very popular as a concho (a shared route taxi) and recognized for its interior space and reliability.
Count the Austin, distributed by Reid & Pellerano.
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A nickname for the powerful public transportation unions in the Dominican Republic, who are notorious for using surprise strikes and aggressive tactics to pressure the government. They are known for acting like they are above the law and frequently complain when the traffic police (historically called AMET) try to stop them for violations. (The name literally translates to The Owners of the Country, mocking their immense influence over daily life and mobility).
I got to work at 8:45 today, thanks to Los Dueños del País.
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An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or joy. It is used both when things go unexpectedly wrong and when they turn out better than expected, functioning similarly to oh man, damn, or wow depending on the situation.
I ran off the road, Conchole what do I do now? Conchole, the number I was waiting for came up in the lottery.
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A classic Dominican mode of transport, typically a bicycle, that is notorious for ruining shirts and staining pants with grease. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to a basic bicycle used for getting around).
The seat on the bionico fucked up my pants.
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A reckless lowlife on a two-stroke scooter. It is considered the first step toward becoming a motorcyclist, using a pasola (a small moped common in the Dominican Republic) to pick up the necessary skills.
That is where you learn to dodge cars, you learn how to fall, how to outrun the cops, and how to play dirty with the AMET (the Dominican traffic police).
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