Definitions tagged pld in the street dictionary.
A government shill or a public employee who backs the ruling party just because they are on the state payroll. In highly partisan contexts, it is also used as an insult for anyone who stays neutral rather than criticizing the authorities. (In the Dominican Republic, the term literally translates to check-eater, implying their loyalty is bought with government money).
Look at that comecheques, he is going to work instead of joining the protest.
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A boogeyman or a scary figure used to threaten someone into behaving. (The term was popularized by former Dominican president Hipolito Mejia as a figurative threat against his political rivals, the PLD party).
Eat your pigeon peas or I will let the Perro de Mamá Belica loose on you.
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A backhoe or excavator. This nickname originated in the late 1990s during the construction of major tunnels in Santo Domingo under the PLD party government. Party members were nicknamed 'comesolos' (literally 'those who eat alone', referring to a reputation for keeping government perks to themselves), and the name was eventually applied to the heavy machinery used in their signature infrastructure projects.
They are using two comesolas to build the tunnel on Nunez Avenue.
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A bunch of diplomatic thieves: a derogatory backronym for the Dominican Liberation Party, a major political organization in the country.
The whole cabinet is PLD.
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Someone who sneaks away from the group to eat alone so they do not have to share with anyone. (Note: The group is known as el coro in Dominican slang).
The neighbor is a Comesolos.
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The massive personal wealth and financial immunity of Dominican politicians, especially those who have held office multiple times (refers to the perception that their money, often acquired through corruption, is armored or untouchable by the law).
Economía Blindada, Pichirri, jinx, Gurabo, Bitch, Mama Belica, tough guy, PRD, PLD, PRSC, ghost employee, Deputy, Senator, Councilman, thief, secretary, state, crooks, embezzlement, Dominican Republic.
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The act of engaging in political hustling or electioneering to help a candidate win, while hoping and praying to be rewarded with favors or a job once they take office. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to the culture of patronage where supporters expect a kickback for their loyalty during the campaign).
A: Where is Ramon? B: That guy is deep in politiqueria, following those demagogues who will just leave him hanging after they win.
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A derogatory renaming of the Dominican Liberation Party as the Party of Dominican Brown-nosers (the acronym officially stands for Partido de la Liberacion Dominicana).
The people who spend all their time kissing up to Leonel just to see if they can get some money to rub off on them (Leonel refers to Leonel Fernandez, a former president).
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A practice associated with members of the PLD political party, referring to the act of eating alone. It describes the behavior of officials who keep all the wealth, jobs, and government benefits for themselves and their own party members instead of helping the general public. (The PLD is the Dominican Liberation Party).
- That guy is a Come Solo... Comesolismo is what is destroying this country.
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A catchphrase originating from a famous political advertisement used to express deep disillusionment or a sense of betrayal by one's own group. It literally means they put out my torch (the jacho, or torch, is the symbol of the Dominican Revolutionary Party).
What a shame, comrade... what a shame. You all are splitting the party in a free for all fight while I am out here struggling, you are playing with my feelings, lying, saying one thing today and another tomorrow, deceiving me. ME APAGARON EL JACHO, COMRADE. They put it out on me. Whoever tricks me once is a scoundrel, but if they trick me twice, I am the scoundrel. It hurts to say it, comrade... but we are better off with Leonel!
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A slang term for a thief disguised as a police officer or a corrupt cop who uses their position to rob people. They are considered the most effective thieves because they are never arrested, as they can always claim they were just doing their job (referring to members of tactical police units who are often accused of extortion in the Dominican Republic).
A: Dude, one of those SWAT caught me. B: No way!! How much did he take from you?
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A mocking reinterpretation of the political acronym PPH, meaning People Going Hungry (it originally stood for Proyecto Presidencial Hipólito, the faction of former president Hipólito Mejía, and is used to criticize the economic hardship associated with his administration).
The party created to make the People Go Hungry (PPH).
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Derived from the fake Latin Ladronasous (big thief), this is a peculiar character in Santo Domingo who talks nonsense, collects a salary for a ghost job (botellas), buys luxury SUVs (jeepetas), pays off their bootlickers (tumba polvo), and maintains a couple of mistresses. They can be found in positions like deputy, mayor, senator, police colonel, Catholic Cardinal, or President. (Botella refers to a person on a government payroll who does no work; jeepeta is a high-end SUV; tumba polvo is a sycophant).
To see the biggest cluster of politicos, check out a presidential motorcade heading to the provinces and you will see up to 200 jeepetas and luxury cars following their leader.
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Política is the process, ideologically driven by greed, through which a person can go from being a nobody to being rich in the Dominican Republic overnight. (This definition reflects a common cynical view of local politics as a tool for rapid, corrupt enrichment.)
Which is what has caused the country to be buried in the debt it is in.
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An acronym for Sin Ingresos Despues de Agosto (No Income After August). It is a term used every four years by government employees who expect to be fired once a new political party takes power (Dominican administrations change over on August 16).
Well brother, the new administration is almost here, let's sign up for SIDA.
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A slang term for the police, especially those conducting nighttime raids. (This word is also widely used in Puerto Rico).
Here comes La Jara, everyone start running!
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A pot-bellied guy with the back of his neck tanned dark from the sun. He always wears a shirt so tight the buttons are about to pop off, and because of his crappy salary, he has no choice but to team up with thieves (tiguere is a Dominican term for a street-smart, often shifty person).
Dominican policia (a national character).
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A corrupt, self-serving politician who uses their position for personal profit while showing total disregard for the public. (The term is a phonetic adaptation of the English phrase fuck you, describing a leader who essentially says this to the public.)
The fokiuse gathered for an emergency meeting to review the national budget: in other words, their own salaries, daily stipends, and money for their private foundations.
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Dominican Liberation Party, its name says it all: Dominican Liberation and progress (one of the major political parties in the Dominican Republic).
WE'RE MOVING FORWARD!!!!!! No to that PRD-crap, every time the PRD goes up, the country goes down, man!!
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A supporter of Leonel Fernandez Reyna, a former three-term president of the Dominican Republic. It is a slang version of the formal term leonelista, reflecting the common local speech pattern of dropping the s sound.
Man, I am backing Leonel even if he runs on his own without a party. I am a hardcore Leonelita.
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A system of government based on being chopo (a derogatory Dominican term for someone perceived as low class, vulgar, or uncultured). Hierarchical positions are earned through the worst human qualities, prioritizing anti-values, lack of education, and incompetence over merit. Chopocracia is linked to a parasitic state where officials are chosen based on campaign contributions or favors owed to sponsors, paid for with state resources. It perpetuates ignorance and poverty to secure votes from an electorate that is kept from choosing better leaders. In this context, chopo represents a lack of scruples and dignity.
The Dominican congress, the Dominican military, the PRD and PLD political parties, and the PLD deputy who physically attacked a congressional employee are examples of Chopocracia.
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A member or supporter of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). Historically, they marketed themselves as the moral and intellectual elite of Dominican politics, but are often viewed as arrogant and intolerant. They are known for maintaining a polished image through massive media spending while being accused of perfecting the art of hiding corruption. (The PLD is one of the three main political parties in the Dominican Republic and held power for sixteen consecutive years until 2020).
Before they criticized the NGOs run by congressmen that handled over 100 million pesos, and now they create a monthly slush fund (barrilito) of 250 million. They assign themselves salary raises of up to 4,000 percent to prevent corruption. They discredit anyone who opposes their plans.
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A member of the PLD (Dominican Liberation Party). This pejorative label originated during Leonel Fernandez's early presidencies, based on the perception that only party members benefited from the nation's wealth and development. By extension, it describes a greedy person who keeps everything for themselves. (The PLD is a major political party in the Dominican Republic).
1. You're a Come Solo when you don't share with others. 2. Don't be such a Come Solo, you only think about yourself.
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The first Dominican president with a mixed-race appearance who lacks any nationalism. He is just Dr. Balaguer in disguise (referring to Joaquin Balaguer, the long-time Dominican leader), showing no concern for human or social issues. He is a neoliberal, which is a euphemism for stealing, and he and Diandino (referring to his associate Diandino Pena) are capable of selling their own mothers.
The current president of the Republic 2004-2008.
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A campaign slogan popularized by former President Leonel Fernandez, signifying a move toward progress. It is a phonetic representation of the phrase meaning 'it is forward that we go,' used as a rallying cry for political success. (Leonel Fernandez served as the President of the Dominican Republic for three terms).
Fellow party members, E pa lante que bamos.
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Constitutional President of the Dominican Republic (1996 to 2000 and 2004 to 2008) and leader of the PLD party. While most presidents are seen as good-for-nothings, he is considered one of the better ones who cares about progress, though the people around him are a bunch of thieves. (Leonel Fernández is a major political figure who served three terms as president and is often associated with the modernization of Dominican infrastructure).
The one who made the country worth something with useful buildings. The one who started that wack curfew: at 2:00 AM is when the party is just getting started.
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A member of the PLD (Dominican Liberation Party). The term was coined during Leonel Fernandez's first presidency because party members were perceived as the only ones benefiting from government money, figuratively eating alone while everyone else was left out. (The PLD is one of the main political parties in the Dominican Republic).
Don't count on that guy, he is a Come Solo, he only looks out for his own interests.
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