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Definitions tagged etc in the street dictionary.

litigante

A party in a legal context. It refers to each of the opposing sides in a lawsuit, arbitration, or mediation, or the entities that sign a contract.

The judge was a litigante during the trial.

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lumpen

A member of the social underclass or someone at the very bottom of the economic ladder. It is often used as a derogatory label for people seen as low-class, uncultured, or marginalized riffraff. (In Spain, the term has Marxist origins but is common in casual speech to dismissively categorize the poor or those outside the formal labor market).

A domestic worker is lumpen.

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Gamusa

A slang term used to describe a complete mess, total chaos, or a state of disarray, especially when something has been left in a shambles.

The bedroom was left like a gamusa.

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manguear

To hit someone up for money or to beg for cash. (A mango is a slang term for a unit of currency).

Toss me a mango for some smokes.

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Fogarateo

A state of intense commotion, constant movement, or rowdy behavior. It is used when people are messing around or causing a ruckus (the term is derived from fogarate, a tropical plant that causes intense itching and makes people move frantically).

These kids have a real fogarateo going on! Kid, cut out that fogarateo you have going!

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Surullo

A solid piece of human waste or turd expelled after straining on the toilet (this term is often associated with the Chilean comedian Ernesto Belloni, known for his character Don Che).

You are at a party and your stomach starts twisting, you have to go to the bathroom and free Willy.

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Piercing

A form of urban art inherited from indigenous people and their tradition of skin perforation. A Piercing can be used on different parts of the body, and the healing process varies depending on the location of the hole. (In this context, the slang cuero refers to the skin or body).

For example: If you pierce your tongue its full healing is between 3 and 6 months, but if it is in the lip it takes between 2 and 4 weeks. Depending on the spot pierced you have to follow different care routines so it does not get inflamed. In conclusion, piercing are earrings that can be used almost anywhere on the body.

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choto

A highly derogatory and vulgar slur for a gay man who is flamboyant or cross-dresses, specifically in a way that the speaker considers trashy or grotesque. (In Mexico, this term is used to mock both a person's sexual orientation and their lack of decorum.)

Dude, your dad is an old choto, he wears your mom's dresses and goes out hooking at night. That choto Huga is so nasty, acting like such a slut.

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pendenciero

A busybody who hangs around a spot just to gawk and offer an expert opinion because they think they know it all (the malecon is a seaside boulevard where people often gather to watch waves or events).

During hurricane season he stands on the malecon, sees a wave, and says: that wave is about 4 meters high.

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gavetero

A piece of wooden furniture with drawers used for storing personal belongings (in the Dominican Republic, this is the standard term for a dresser or chest of drawers).

You can keep your clothes, jewelry, and other items in the gavetero.

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lilizo

A more extreme version of lolazo (a major fail or stupid act), used to describe something or someone exceptionally idiotic. (In Chile, a lolazo is a foolish blunder or acting like a dumb teenager; lilizo acts as a superlative for this type of stupidity.)

Javier is a cocksucker... lilizo!

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churculus

A playful and affectionate term for a beautiful woman whom the speaker considers to be like a sister.

Sharon is a churculus.

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Mama Grano

A derogatory insult used to call someone a cocksucker or a dickhead. (In Dominican slang, grano is a vulgar term for a testicle, making this a synonym for the word mamaguevo).

A man who sucks dicks is a Mama Grano.

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AGUEBAO

A dummy, dimwit, or slow-witted person. Someone who does not catch on quickly or takes too long to realize what is happening, allowing others to get ahead of them or beat them to the punch (in Panama, the term is derived from huevo, literally egg but slang for testicles, implying a sluggish or thick-headed person).

Someone warns of danger and the AGUEBAO is the last person to react. In a competition, he has a chance to win but does not notice or reacts slowly. He lets himself be fooled by dumb distractions while others move ahead.

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Feisbu

The phonetic spelling of the social network Facebook, used for meeting girls and sharing photos (Cibao is a region in the Dominican Republic).

1. My sister spends the whole day glued to Jose Manuel's Feisbu! 2. I tagged her in the photo of the party that Felo has on Feisbu.

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finismo

The peak of excellence or high-class status, used to describe something that is top-tier or of premium quality.

Like the Don Omar song, 'that magic polvo that casts a spell' (polvo is slang for a sexual encounter or a powder).

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tumba polvo

A brown-noser or suck-up who will do anything to stay in someone's good graces. (The term literally refers to someone who would brush the dust off another person's clothes to please them).

Ariel is Juan's tumba polvo.

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neofito

A vulgar insult for a blockhead, a nuisance, or an idiot. It is synonymous with pelmazo, which describes someone annoying or slow-witted. (The phrase dice el july likely refers to a specific internet personality or local character known for using this slang).

you are a fucking neofito

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churnia

A derogatory term for a woman considered to have bad morals, specifically one who is unfaithful, promiscuous, or a sex worker.

that churnia Federica

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cocoroto

A small container, like a dried gourd or an old mug, used in the countryside to splash a bit of water on oneself. (An higuero is a traditional vessel made from a dried calabash shell).

Bring me the cocoroto so I can wash up.

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FARUCA

A state of suspicion or doubt. It is used when someone becomes skeptical or starts to suspect that something is not right.

No man, my wife is already in FARUCA after what happened yesterday.

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coya

A streetwalker or hooker who sells herself for cash (in Colombia, chucha is used here as a vulgar term for the vagina).

hey coya how much for a fuck; look at that coya over there

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cachai

A common filler used to check if the listener is following or has understood what was just said (in Chile, it is the standard way to say, you know?, or, you get me?).

Do you cachai or not?

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malandra

A female criminal or street thug. (In Venezuela, the term implies someone from a marginalized urban area who lives by the code of the street).

That malandra just mugged me in the street.

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molotó

A homemade explosive device used during protests and demonstrations, primarily to intimidate or make a statement.

In yesterday's protest they burned tires, blocked streets, and threw molotó.

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Mamón

A slang term for a blowjob, used almost exclusively in sexual contexts.

Someone needs a favor from another person and they are asked for a mamón in return, meaning they have to perform oral sex in exchange (you do not have to be gay to ask for a mamón: in Dominican culture, only the person who performs the act is considered gay).

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Aborto Criado

A derogatory term for a person whose parent unsuccessfully tried to abort them during pregnancy, meaning they were raised against the parent's wishes. It is used as a severe insult for someone considered worthless or a nuisance.

You damn aborto criao.

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puertoriqueño

Refers to a person of Puerto Rican nationality from the country of Puerto Rico.

Example: puertoriqueño from Puerto Rico, Chilean from Chile, Colombian from Colombia, and so on, it is a way of naming people by their nationality.

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nedoca

A slang adjective describing a woman with a boxy or square figure, lacking curves. (Nedoca is a local Dominican brand of refrigerators).

Damn, since Mary gave birth she has become a five cubic foot nedoca fridge.

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chola

A vulgar slang term for the penis (the term liciao, literally crippled, is a local hyperbole for someone exceptionally well-endowed).

Damn, look at the chola that guy has, he is huge.

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Cacara

A derogatory term for a woman or girl who looks haggard and worn out, like a crumpled dishrag, because she has been with every player in the neighborhood. (In Dominican slang, a tiguere is a street-smart man or player).

Look at her over there, she has become a total Cacara.

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Entre Lucas y Juan Mejía

Describes someone caught between two people or options, or more frequently, someone who is in a rough state, struggling, or beaten down. (The expression refers to two streams in the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic located on the properties of men named Lucas and Juan Mejia. It is said a man was found beaten to death between these points, which created the association with being in a bad way).

1) For those who were tricked into voting purple, they are entre Lucas y Juan Mejía. 2) How are the power outages treating you? Like I am entre Lucas y Juan Mejía.

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breo

A guy, man, or dude. Used as a casual way to refer to a person or to address someone directly.

- Tell me about the breo? - Look at him over there, breo come here? - What is up, breo?

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Compaña

The side dish, typically a protein like meat, eggs, or cheese, served with staples like rice or bread to ensure the meal is not too plain or dry (mangú is a traditional Dominican dish of mashed green plantains).

Put some compaña on that food for me...

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