El jefe
The big boss, a powerful figure, or an influential big shot (tutumpote and mayimbe are local terms for those with high status or power).
He is el jefe.
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Tag: mayimbe
Definitions tagged mayimbe in the street dictionary.
República Dominicanamayimbe
A slang term for the big boss, top dog, or chief. It refers to someone who holds high status, power, or prestige within a group. (In Dominican culture, this title is famously bestowed upon legendary music icons of merengue and bachata.)
Carlos is the mayimbe of a small tribe.
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mayimbe
A term meaning chief, referring to the big boss, the top dog, or a legendary figure who is the master of their craft. It is the ultimate expression of a street-smart person who has reached the top of their game. (In the Dominican Republic, the title is famously used for iconic musical legends).
Man, you can't beat me, you know I am the mayimbe. Damn, that guy is a mayimbe, that dude gets more women than the devil.
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