Definitions tagged joseo in the street dictionary.
A Dominican term derived from the English word hustle. It refers to making money by any means necessary, using street smarts and resourcefulness. While it can imply illegal activity, it generally refers to a grind or side-hustle where one uses their wits to get by. (Tigueraje is the local term for being streetwise and cunning.)
So-and-so is a josiador. That guy will josea for the cash however he can.
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To hustle or grind, to find a way to get what you need or want by any means necessary, no matter how hard it is (derived from the English word hustle).
to josiar
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To hustle, grind, or find a way to make money, usually through informal work or street side gigs. It implies doing whatever is necessary to earn a living (in the Dominican Republic, this is the local equivalent of the phrase buscarsela).
Let's go Josear a few pesos this weekend for the bottle and the fried food (a platter of various fried meats common in Dominican street culture).
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