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Tag: en-oya

Definitions tagged en-oya in the street dictionary.

ruyia

Someone who is dirt poor or completely broke, possessing absolutely nothing. (The Spanish definition uses an idiom implying they do not even own a patch of ground to fall down dead on).

A person so ruyia they do not even have money to eat.

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NI UNO

To be completely penniless or without a single cent on you. (A chele is the smallest unit of currency in the Dominican Republic, and this phrase implies not having even one).

Dude, let's go grab a cold beer. No man, I'm without NI UNO.

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Ratón

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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