mai
A casual way to refer to one's mother or mom (it is a phonetic contraction of the word madre).
Did you tell your mai that?
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Tag: mami
Definitions tagged mami in the street dictionary.
República Dominicanapega de arroz
The crispy, toasted layer of rice that sticks to the bottom of the pot after cooking, which is often considered a delicacy (this crunchy rice is a highly prized part of the meal in Venezuelan culture).
Hey babe, leave the pega de arroz for me.
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VenezuelaMamitis
A common condition in infants who only feel calm and content when being held by their mother.
Carmen, Pedrito isn't hungry, I already changed his diaper, he doesn't have gas, and he's still crying. That is just mamitis.
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Mujerón
A tall, statuesque woman with a curvy, voluptuous body, typically weighing over 140 pounds.
Laurita from next door is a total mujerón.
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argumentos
It is something very common in books and stories: argumentos is like a paragraph, and I do not know any more than that because I am only 11 years old (In Dominican slang, the word actually refers to having the money, assets, or 'game' to back up your talk, but this specific entry is from a child taking it literally).
I am a crazy girl for trying to define this.
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mamacita
1. A woman who is physically very attractive or hot, though it can be considered vulgar or a catcall depending on the context. 2. An affectionate way to address or refer to one's mother (in Colombia, diminutives are commonly used to express tenderness and closeness).
1. Jessica Alba is a mamacita. 2. My mamacita really loves me.
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Colombiaguaguau
Baby talk used by toddlers to refer to dogs (onomatopoeic, similar to 'woof-woof').
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capullo
A slang term used to describe a young, attractive woman from the Cibao region (the northern part of the country).
Look, what a fine capullo of a woman!
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mahon
Jeans, specifically referring to how they fit tightly and accent a woman's backside. (Mahon is the standard word for denim or blue jeans in Puerto Rico).
Girl, look at how those mahon fit you, so tight, it has me going crazy and hooked.
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GlobalCuera
The feminine form of cuero. It is used to describe a woman who is very attractive, hot, or a babe. It is synonymous with terms like beautiful, sexy, or a hottie. (In Mexico, cuero and its feminine version cuera are common slang for someone who is physically appealing).
1. He is a total cuero. 2. She is really cuera.
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MéxicoDia de las Madres
In the Dominican Republic, Dia de las Madres is celebrated on the last Sunday of May to honor the most special person, the mother (this date differs from other countries like the US, which celebrate it on the second Sunday of May).
Mom you are the best, I love you a ton.
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MAMIS
A young woman, typically between 18 and 28, with a very curvy or hourglass figure, specifically wide hips, large breasts, thick legs, and a small waist. Essentially, a woman with a model-like physique (Dominican slang often uses this plural form even when referring to a single person).
Did you see how hot that girl who moved into the house on the corner is? Damn, she is such a MAMIS!!
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Songa
A very attractive or top-tier woman, a total ten.
That girl is a songa.
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Estados UnidosMacita
An affectionate way of addressing one's own mother, similar to mommy or mama.
Macita, come on, make me something to eat, I am hungry.
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EspañaDafne Guzman
A beautiful Dominican TV presenter who was once overweight but became very fit and attractive. She is noted for a specific moment in her career when she broke her wholesome, proper image by posing for a provocative magazine spread, which was considered scandalous by the local press. (Dafne Guzman is a well-known entertainment journalist in the Dominican Republic).
Look at Dafne Guzman, what a proper girl she is, but she is a bit chubby, right? Years later: Wow, look how hot Dafne Guzman is, and the best part is she is still that same proper girl. Days later: Hey, did this chick go crazy, look at how she is spread out, damn, the camera is about to give her a pap smear.
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Yal
A slang term for a girl, chick, or young woman (Derived from the English word girl).
Hey, that Yal over there in the dress has been looking at me for a while now.
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Puerto RicoMore
An affectionate way to address a romantic partner or someone you care about, similar to calling someone babe or honey (it is a shortened version of mi amor).
More, come eat dinner.
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Jermu
A slang term for a woman or wife, created by reversing the syllables of the word mujer. This style of speaking was popularized in Dominican hip-hop culture by the artist Beethoven Villaman in songs like Lomopa, which features this inverted language.
Damn, that jermu is hot.
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Maquina
1. A sweet ride or impressive car that turns heads. 2. A stunningly attractive woman who grabs everyone's attention.
1. Damn, look at that Ferrari, what a maquina, man. 2. Did you see that chick who just passed by, dude, what a maquina.
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