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Tag: corriente

Definitions tagged corriente in the street dictionary.

ñaca

A person who is tacky, trashy, or uncouth, lacking style or refinement (it is a common Mexican term that often carries classist overtones, used to mock someone for their perceived lack of social grace).

"That girl is a naca" "I do not hang out with nacos" "You look so naca!"

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Méxicoby Lara

común y silvestre

This phrase is used to describe something or someone that is ordinary, run-of-the-mill, or does not stand out among its kind.

To be honest, the play I saw at the theater yesterday was just común y silvestre.

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chusco

A mutt or mixed-breed pet, usually a dog, whose breed is not identifiable. (In Peru, it is the standard term for a mongrel).

Your dog is chusco but he is still cute.

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Perúby HUVE84

bagre

A person who is very uncouth, trashy, or lacks manners (literally, a catfish).

They do not invite him to the party because he is too bagre.

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Perúby HUVE84

nedoca

nedoca refers to Neveras Dominicanas, a company that manufactured household appliances like fridges and stoves. The original nedoca fridge is legendary in the Dominican Republic for being affordable, durable, and specifically designed to survive the frequent power surges and blackouts of the local grid. Early models were famous for metal handles that sometimes gave users minor electric shocks. While the original factory went bankrupt in the 90s and the brand was sold, the name remains a symbol of national industrial pride, even though the appliances are now imported.

nedoca, the fridge you can trust. nedoca, national pride.

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República Dominicanaby Individuo

NACO

A person or thing that is tacky, trashy, or lacks class. It refers to someone who is unsophisticated and has poor taste.

Women who love getting nail art and matching their entire outfit from head to toe in one single color are so NACO.

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República Dominicanaby Anónimo