Definitions tagged montro in the street dictionary.
A guy who acts with total nerve or audacity (often used for an influential person or a big shot who does as he pleases).
That guy (who is way stronger than you and me) parked in the handicapped spot, what a turpén.
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A term for a street-smart guy who knows every trick in the book and always gets what he wants. He is highly experienced, knows how to set traps for others, and is a smooth-talker who can convince young women to fall for him. (In the Dominican Republic, a tiguere is a street-smart man, and a peje is one who is particularly savvy and hard to fool).
Man, that guy is a peje, look how he realized they were going to screw him over. Bro, the guy is a peje, did you see that young girl he is getting with?
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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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A woman someone would only sleep with after drinking at least two bottles of liquor. (In the Dominican Republic, these bottles or potes are usually flasks of rum or cheap, harsh spirits like Brugal or Lavagallo).
That girl is bipótica.
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A sarcastic backronym for Pendejo Recibiendo Ordenes (Dumbass Taking Orders), used to mock a man who is henpecked or completely bossed around by his partner.
Dude, you are a P.R.O. in your house.
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Used to describe something that is top-notch, excellent, or really cool. It refers to something that is the best of the best or elite. (In the Dominican Republic, jevi means cool and alante refers to being ahead of the pack or trendy).
- That girl is ratatá ratatá.
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An ironic expression used to describe failing or doing something wrong with total indifference, as if it were an achievement. (In the Dominican Republic, coro refers to a group of friends or a social circle).
You bombed that exam como el mejor!
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A filler word or casual tag used to address a friend, similar to saying man, dude, or bro. (It is a shortened form of viejito, meaning little old man, but is used between friends regardless of age.)
A: What is up, Bí! B: Talk to me, what is the word? A: You know, just here...
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Used to describe a very unattractive person who is difficult to approach or make a move on, even after several drinks (Brugal is a popular brand of Dominican rum).
That girl is a real comeme, she is so ugly.
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1. A person who is exceptionally skilled or talented at a specific activity (similar to calling someone a beast or a pro). 2. A very large piece of excrement.
1. Jordan was a verdugo at basketball. 2. Come see the verdugo Juan left in the toilet. Oh my god.
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1. A street-smart guy who knows all the tricks, fears no one, and is a handsome ladies man (tiguere is a Dominican term for a street-wise hustler). 2. A cock, the male sex organ.
1. That guy steals the show when he goes to the club, the guy is a TOLETE. 2. Honey, what a TOLETE, you are not putting that thing in me!
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A slang term for someone who is exceptionally skilled or outperforms everyone else, similar to calling someone a beast or a pro.
Victor runs faster than Pedro, that guy is a Toro!
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Adjective. A term for the leader of a group of prison inmates. A provó is feared and respected because their fighting ability far exceeds that of other prisoners. In street slang, it describes a tough guy or big shot who does not hesitate to use violence.
This guy is a provó, you have to watch out for him.
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A street-smart person who knows a little bit of everything and refuses to be played for a fool. They are a hustler who always looks for an advantage (in the Dominican Republic, this describes a cunning individual who knows how to handle themselves in any situation).
Tata is a Tiguere.
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A big shot or tough guy who acts like a superman, believing he can handle any situation or person.
Oh, so you are a matatán... You got into a fistfight with Juan?
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An imaginary bogeyman that parents use to scare children into obeying. Carieton is specifically used to get kids to brush their teeth, especially before bedtime. The threat is that if a child does not brush, Carieton will come and take them away (the name is a play on caries, the Spanish word for cavities).
A: Son, go brush your teeth. B: I do not want to, Mommy. A: Remember that Carieton is lurking around, and he takes away kids who do not brush their teeth. B: Oh no! I am going to brush.
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An imaginary monster used to scare children into behaving. el cuco is an extremely ugly creature that parents say will take you away if you are disobedient (equivalent to the Boogeyman).
Reasons why el cuco takes you away: If you did not eat your food when it was gross. If you did not bathe. If you did not brush your teeth. If you misbehaved. If you did not want to sleep. For any other reason your parents wanted.
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A person who is mentally unstable or lacks judgment and acts recklessly. It is a common way to address a close friend or someone being bold. It can also describe someone who is arrogant or full of themselves (in the Dominican Republic, it is the most common way to say dude or bro).
You are loco! How did you do that?
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