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Tag: esquimalito

Definitions tagged esquimalito in the street dictionary.

Cepy

A shaved ice treat served in a small plastic cup, similar to a small snow cone. The name is derived from the word cepillado (meaning brushed or shaved), describing how the ice is prepared. The term also refers to the vendor who sells them. (In the Dominican Republic, these are similar to a smaller yunyun, or traditional snow cone).

At recess, the pack of kids goes down to buy their Cepy.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby Individuo

Tuti

A very local name for a frozen juice or milk-based treat served in a plastic tube (similar to a freeze pop or ice pop).

Go and buy a couple of sweet potato Tuti.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby JuanchoX

Esquimalito

A homemade frozen treat or ice pop made inside a small plastic bag (these are common neighborhood snacks often sold from residents' homes).

Go to Rosa's place and buy 5 esquimalitos.

Automatically translated from Spanish

República Dominicanaby toto