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Tag: tela

Definitions tagged tela in the street dictionary.

Cura Preso

Having the fabric of your pants or skirt wedged between your butt cheeks. While it is easily fixed by pulling the fabric out, doing so is embarrassing in public, so people usually try to fix it discreetly by rubbing against a chair or a wall. (The term literally means imprisoned priest).

- Look, the waitress has the cura preso. Tell her to let him out. - No, take a photo first and post it on Instagram.

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Pica Pica

A famous fabric store formerly located on Mella Avenue in Santo Domingo. It became a household name due to its very popular radio and TV commercials. (Avenida Mella is a historic commercial district in the Dominican capital).

-- WHAT A FABRIC! -- Pica Pica! Almacenes Pica Pica, chopping down the prices.

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Kaki

In the Dominican Republic, this refers to khaki fabric, commonly used for trousers and military uniforms. By extension, it is also the name for the sandy tan color associated with this material.

Most street dogs are Kaki.

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Farandal

A traditional jacket or smock worn by members of social clubs in the town of Tabara. It is made from a specific waterproof fabric that is incredibly rugged and durable, jokingly described as being tougher than kevlar. (Penas are groups of friends or social clubs that organize festivities during Spanish town festivals).

Take off your farandal, we are about to eat. Grab your farandal, the club match is starting.

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jarapillo

The part of a shirt or t-shirt that slips out of the waistband and hangs over the trousers, giving off a messy or scruffy look.

If I lift my arms up too much, the jarapillo pops out.

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