Definitions tagged rd in the street dictionary.
There is serious trouble or a mess is unfolding. (In the Dominican Republic, a bobo refers to a conflict or a problem rather than its literal meaning of a fool).
He cracked his head open with a bottle, hay un bobo.
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an abbreviated way to write thanks, similar to thx in English.
Gx man.
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A person who is a 10 out of 10, considered very attractive (in the Dominican Republic, it usually refers to someone from a high social class or with a preppy style).
Man! Look at that popi.
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An upscale, extremely overpriced bar and restaurant in Santo Domingo. They charge highway robbery prices, like 11,000 pesos for a bottle of Stoli you can get for 500 at a liquor store, those motherfuckers, like you are an idiot. It is the hangout for spoiled rich kids and people like Karim Abu Naba (a controversial Dominican socialite) to do tons of drugs. You see girls with the latest iPhones looking down on anyone with an older model as tacky. If you do not have a brand-new car, you are not getting in. You have to be a popi (a wealthy, light-skinned preppy) because they do not let in 'ugly' or poor people. It is 100 percent for pretentious snobs.
-Man, I want to go to Sbg because Lucia is there. -Are you fucking crazy? They charge half a million pesos just for parking.
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To laugh or mock someone or something. It expresses that a situation is hilarious or ridiculous. (In the Dominican Republic, cura is slang for laughter or amusement.)
Que maldita cura with this clown.
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A facial expression or grimace, particularly involving the mouth, used to show a mood or make a funny face.
Look kid, stop making Moriquetas or your face is going to stay that ugly.
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A man or woman characterized by being very attractive or hot. (In the Dominican Republic, this term specifically refers to people from wealthy, upper-class backgrounds who have a preppy or polished appearance).
Rafael: damn dude look at that POPI who just walked by. Manuelito: bro for real, what a damn fine POPI.
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A sharp rap on the head delivered with the knuckle of the middle finger. (In the Dominican Republic, this is a common gesture used to scold children or tease friends).
He gave me a cocotazo that left a big bump on my head.
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Someone who talks a lot of garbage or nonsense. (In the Dominican Republic, a suape is a floor mop).
Tenorio is a boca de suape.
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The science and magic of robbery, where you enter with two menthol candies (Halls) in your pocket and a year later you leave with millions obtained 'mysteriously.'
- My child, what do you want to be when you grow up? - A mugger on a motorcycle, mommy. - No son, be a político, it is the same thing but without the motorcycle.
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A gold digger who hides her intentions, making men believe she is with them for who they are rather than for money or gifts. (In the Dominican Republic, this refers to a woman who uses her looks to extract financial support while pretending to be in a legitimate relationship).
How to spot a Chapiadora: She only sweet talks you on the 15th and 30th (common paydays). She always looks fancy and puts on a front, but she is totally broke. She never has phone credit and you always have to buy her a refill. She wants you to pay for her nails and the hair salon. Every time you go out she orders the priciest dishes. She is totally done up (often referring to plastic surgery). She flirts with others in front of you but is extremely jealous. Her friends have the same vibe or are known to be Chapiadoras (tell me who you hang with and I will tell you who you are).
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A heavy downpour or torrential rain. In the Dominican Republic, it is a law of nature that an Aguacero only occurs when it is most inconvenient.
1. You are on foot and don't have an umbrella. 2. You just left the hair salon (a frequent weekly ritual for Dominican women). 3. You are looking sharp but have to take a public bus to avoid the Aguacero, only to arrive smelling like a stranger's rank armpit odor and fried food. 4. You are moving house and the stove and fridge are sitting in the back of an open truck.
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A chocolate tablet used to make hot cocoa for breakfast or dinner by dissolving it in water, although as a kid you would sneakily eat it raw behind your mom's back. (Chocolate Embajador is a staple brand of hard cocoa bars in the Dominican Republic).
Look at you, you little brat, what are you doing eating the Chocolate Embajador? You're getting a slap and a belt to the feet!
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A casual greeting meaning how are you or how are you feeling (this is a phonetic variant of the common Dominican greeting que lo que).
hi, que lo wa
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A phrase used for someone who does not waste time, acts decisively, or does something bold. It also describes a person who is sharp and cannot be fooled by lies or excuses (the word cuento literally means story or tale, implying a deceptive one).
-Juan: That girl moved to New York! -Maria: Oh yeah, that girl no come cuento, she always got good grades. -I no como cuento, no one can fool me.
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A term used to address or refer to someone who shares your first name. (In Hispanic culture, calling someone tocayo is a common way to acknowledge the coincidence and create a friendly bond.)
Jose: What is up tocayo! Jose: How are things going?
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A girl or woman who over-plucks her eyebrows and draws them back on in a thick, messy, or poorly executed way.
Damn dude, those eyebrows belong to a Cejarca. That is gross, man.
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A person who talks a lot of nonsense, a fool, or an idiot. It is a synonym for pariguayo (a Dominican term for a dork or someone who lacks street smarts). It is also used as a playful or affectionate nickname between friends, family members, or couples.
Insult: That guanajo never shuts up, does he? Nickname: Hey guanaja, how are you? or Guanaja, pass me the remote?
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A small irrigation canal, stream, or drainage ditch (common in rural agricultural areas).
Juan and Jose drowned in the regola.
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A traditional street game played by two teams on a grid of pipes drawn with chalk on the asphalt. Defenders stand on the lines and try to tag the attacking team as they attempt to run from one end of the grid to the other and back. The game begins when the lead defender stands with at least one foot in a designated semi-circle and shouts Yun!. If an attacker is tagged, the teams switch roles. (This is a popular Dominican neighborhood game that requires an even number of players).
Mengano: Hey, let's play Yun! What do you think? Perensejo: The thing is there are seven of us, someone will be left out. Mengano: What does it matter?
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A social media personality with hair shaped like a microphone who constantly posts memes on Facebook. (PrestolRD is a real Dominican internet figure known for his massive afro).
Kids are scared of PrestolRD because supposedly he is always rubbing them.
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A plant also known as the miracle tree, famous for its healing properties. It is very common in the Dominican Republic and is also known as Libertad.
Felix Sanchez won gold because he drinks moringa #London2012 (Felix Sanchez is a famous Dominican Olympic gold medalist).
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Short for liposuction: a surgical procedure that is commonly suggested to overweight women (cosmetic surgery is very common and openly discussed in the Dominican Republic).
You are really fat, you need to get a Lipo.
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A mocking backronym for the standard abbreviation of the Dominican Republic (Republica Dominicana), defining it as tiny rats compared to the U.S. to express feelings of national insignificance or inferiority.
If you do not travel, no one wants to hang out with you.
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A popular Dominican brand of household appliances, specifically refrigerators, freezers, and stoves. The name is an acronym for Neveras Dominicanas (Dominican Refrigerators), a company that has operated in the country for over 30 years.
I bought a nedoca fridge.
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