Definitions tagged higiene in the street dictionary.
An unbearable, nasty stench that is offensive to the senses.
Because we did not take the trash out on time, we have that hediondez in the kitchen. A truck full of cows passed by and left a total hediondez in the air.
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To stink or smell very bad (a phonetic spelling of the standard verb heder).
A: "Hey, babe, those clothes yede really bad. Did you put on deodorant?" B: "Of course, babe. I think it is something else that yede."
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Someone who is exceptionally gross, nasty, or filthy, even more so than a regular pig. It is an intensified version of the word cochino (pig).
A: 'David! Did you just fart? Cochinón!' B: 'Oh, come on, it was an accident...'
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A foul stench or a very bad smell.
A: 'Where is that saoco coming from?' B: 'That is the neighbor's yard, he has dogs and does not pick up the shit.'
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Grime, filth, or a layer of dirt on a person or a place (common in Lunfardo slang).
That dude has issues. He always shows up with a terrible grela, his pants all pissed: gross!
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A strong, foul armpit odor caused by sweating (this term is commonly used across Panama and the Caribbean).
My boyfriend gets such a horrible grajo that I do not even want to be near him. This deodorant is the only one that stops my grajo. Write down the brand.
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A slang term for a quick, superficial wash-up instead of a full shower. It is called a baño polaco because it is a play on words for washing the ass, balls, and armpits: culo, bola, and sobaco.
I did not have time to shower. I will give myself a baño polaco and head over there.
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Any tiny particle, speck of dust, or bit of debris that gets on a surface, makes something dirty, or causes physical irritation, like a piece of lint or something caught in the eye.
Blow in my eye, a Brusca got in it : Get that Brusca off your shirt
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A term for the residue left in the anus due to poor hygiene when wiping, specifically referring to a buildup of fecal matter mixed with blood and anal hair.
These galatracas are making me itchy.
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A concave plastic or metal container used by children or people with disabilities to urinate in the bedroom (equivalent to a chamber pot or potty, frequently used in homes where the bathroom is located far from the sleeping area).
Remember to leave the bacinilla in the room for Tomas so he does not get scared to death going to the bathroom alone at night.
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A person with poor hygiene or dirty habits, a slob.
Boy, it is 7 at night and you still have not showered, come take a bath you big puerco!
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Dry palm twigs used in rural areas to make traditional brooms (in the Dominican Republic, these are the primary material for rustic handmade sweeping tools).
A tiriguillo broom is the best for a wooden floor.
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This term refers specifically to Irish Spring brand soap. It is a signature item frequently brought or sent to the country by Dominicans living in New York (shipping large barrels of household goods from the US is a common practice among the diaspora).
I am sending you a shipping barrel full of clothes and a box full of jabón de olor.
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A popular and affordable brand of hair care products that is considered a household staple (it is widely known as the shampoo of the common people in the Dominican Republic).
Which do you prefer, Lafier or Mi Kakito?
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A popular brand of feminine hygiene soap used for intimate washing. It is marketed to provide freshness and protection, supposedly eliminating any odors from the genital area. (Lemisol is a household name in the Dominican Republic known for its cooling, mentholated effect).
Juanita stinks even if she washes with LEMISOL.
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