Definitions tagged tembleque in the street dictionary.
A piece of traditional folk jewelry consisting of a gold necklace with flat, scale-like links that feature decorative patterns or small holes. (This necklace is an essential part of the jewelry worn with the pollera, Panama's national dress).
A: 'I want to get a cadena chata for my grandma.' B: 'Oh, definitely, she loves traditional folk items so much.'
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A sudden fainting spell, dizzy fit, or physical collapse, typically caused by intense emotion, shock, or drama. It refers to a state where someone loses consciousness and falls to the ground.
Girl, calm down please, for God's sake you might have a Sirimba!
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A case of the shakes or uncontrollable trembling, usually in the legs.
I hadn't eaten anything and I got such a Tembeleque in my legs that I almost fell down.
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A sudden fit, fainting spell, or physical collapse of unknown origin that is dramatic enough to potentially require a hospital visit for observation.
Oh, mom had a PATATUS yesterday... she is in the hospital.
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A condition marked by the shakes, muscle spasms, fever, and body aches, supposedly occurring after being bitten by a horse. The term was popularized by Luis Medrano (a well known Dominican entertainment promoter) in a merengue song of the same name.
A horse bit me! Medrano, I caught the Calambrina.
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A term for when everything is a mess, poorly organized, or becomes way more tangled and complicated than it should be. It refers to a state of total chaos or a situation that has fallen apart.
1) The house is a desvarajuste. 2) The game is a complete desvarajuste.
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A word used to describe junk, clutter, or a useless object. It typically refers to something old, broken, or otherwise worth very little.
That car you bought is a Tereque. They ripped you off.
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