Definitions tagged tiguere in the street dictionary.
A reversed version of the word tigre or tiguere. It refers to an opportunistic, tricky, or street-smart person who is skilled at navigating different situations. This individual is not easily fooled and always looks for an advantage. (In the Dominican Republic, a tiguere is a central cultural archetype for someone who is sharp-witted and street-savvy).
Watch out, that Greti might take advantage of your stuff.
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A variation of the word for monster, used to describe someone who is a pro, highly skilled, or capable of fixing anything. (In the Dominican Republic, this is a common way to praise someone who is an expert in their field).
You are a Montro at construction work.
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A trendy or fashionable young person who follows the latest styles and wears expensive clothes. (Popular in the 1980s and early 90s, the term is derived from the English word heavy.)
The jevitos from the neighborhood do not want to work.
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A person who is street-smart, opportunistic, or a wise guy. While the word originally refers to someone from the Alicante region of Spain, in the Dominican Republic it describes a hustler. For women, it can also refer to someone who is very cheerful or high-spirited.
Watch out ALICNATINO, they will eat you alive if you act like a dummy.
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A casual way to address a friend or acquaintance, similar to buddy, man, or bro. (Derived from the word viejo, meaning old man, used as a term of endearment).
It is me Blaki, Vi. What is up, Vi? What is with that rambling?
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Refers to a person with extreme street smarts or cunning, typically used in an excessive or unscrupulous way (tigueraje is a Dominican term for street-wise savvy that often involves bending rules).
That doctor is a leon, he charges the insurance for one person's medicine and uses it for three.
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Someone who thinks they are the toughest guy in the room or acts like a hardass (in the Dominican Republic, the word guapo implies being a tough fighter rather than being handsome).
That guy is rabioso.
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A person who is physically strong and brave, or someone who is very fierce and high-performing in bed.
That guy is a Tiguere: look at that Tiguere, referring to a strong and brave young man.
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A feline mammal about 250 to 400 cm long (including the tail), with tawny yellow fur and dark or black stripes across its back, head, and tail, and a white belly. It has a sturdy body, a long tail, and strong claws for hunting. It is very fierce, agile, and fast, living alone in India and other parts of Asia. The tiger is the largest feline and the most perfect solitary hunter.
The Bengal Tiguere jumped on the trainer. The Tigueres at the zoo are cute.
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He is more than a tiguere or, better put, more than a tiguerazo: he is the shrewdest of them all. You cannot be more shameless than a tigueron! Watch out: stay away from the tigueron! And do not forget to listen to the song, El tigueron, where the character is well defined. (In the Dominican Republic, a tiguere is a street-wise, opportunistic person, and a tigueron is the ultimate level of that archetype).
A tigueron is capable of emptying your fridge without permission just because he is your friend, and do not say anything to him because he will ask: what are friends for? He is capable of selling your broken car for very cheap because the repair is supposedly too expensive. Later you find out that the jerk (the tigueron's partner) who you thought paid you a lot of money repairs it very easily and they sell it for double!
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To hustle or use street smarts and smooth talk to get what you want or make money (tigueraje refers to the cunning and savvy nature of a tiguere, a street-smart person in Dominican culture).
A street-smart guy sells a cell phone just to get his commission.
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A street-smart hustler who knows how to navigate the world and survive by his wits. Someone with a lot of charisma and a silver tongue who can easily talk people into things or get what they want. (In the Dominican Republic, the tíguere archetype represents a savvy survivor who is always one step ahead of the system.)
Hey, Mario is a real Tigeraso: even though he does not work, he has a nice car, good clothes, and expensive jewelry. Victor is a total Tigeraso: he scored a gorgeous girl in the blink of an eye, even though she was not into him at first.
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A term for someone who acts wild or performs dangerous, unusual stunts. It is derived from hookah: while it refers to being buzzed or under the influence of a water pipe, it is also used for anyone acting reckless or crazy (hookah use is a major staple of Dominican social life and nightlife).
Did you see the jump that guy did on his bike? That guy is hookiao!
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A greedy, selfish person who wants the biggest and best portion of everything for themselves and will do whatever it takes to get it. It describes someone who is a hog or insatiably grabby.
What an agallú! He bribed the waiter to get the best seats!
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A guy or dude who, depending on context, is also street-smart, shrewd, or very skilled. The pronunciation uses three syllables rather than two. Adding the suffix -azo (tiguerazo) emphasizes that the person is exceptionally sharp or crafty (in Dominican culture, this term describes a savvy person who uses their wits to navigate life and social situations).
Juan is a good Tiguere. I met that Tiguere back when I was in school. Jose is a real Tiguere at that stuff. Man, you really are a total tiguerazo.
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A street-smart woman who is savvy and knows how to handle herself in any situation. (In Dominican culture, this is the feminine form of tíguere, which refers to a sharp, resourceful, and socially cunning person.)
That girl is a total tigueraza!
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An exclamation used to express frustration, annoyance, or impatience, especially when someone is being particularly irritating or won't stop bothering you. (It is a Dominican variation of the vulgar term coño).
COJOYO!! This guy just won't leave it alone.
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A person who travels, regardless of the country, though it is considered better if they are from the United States (usually referring to a person who lives abroad and returns home with money and style).
-The guy I like has that viajero vibe. -Oh, then that guy is doing well for himself.
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A good-looking man or woman who uses smooth talk and charm to manipulate others into giving them money. (In the Dominican Republic, funda refers to a plastic shopping bag, while pichar means to puncture: a pichafunda essentially makes someone's wallet leak money).
Pedro is with Maria now! Yeah, you know he is pichando la funda. Look how good that kid looks! I know him, that guy is a pichafunda. My friend is a boss, she is pichando la funda to that old man for real!
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A synonym for 'tiguere', referring to a street-smart, savvy individual who can navigate any situation successfully through innate cunning, street experience, and a bit of luck. It is widely used as a friendly greeting and acts as a cultural identifier for Dominicans, especially those living abroad (a tiguere is a person who is socially sharp and knows how to work the system).
1. Man, I heard you got the car out of customs and only paid peanuts. You are a Montro! 2. Hey Montro! What is up! 3. If a Puerto Rican in the Bronx hears two people greeting each other this way, he will immediately know they are Dominican because of the word Montro.
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A person who works hard and is always looking for ways to make money, especially through informal street work or side gigs (this term is a phonetic adaptation of the English word hustler).
I am hanging out on the corner because I am a josiador.
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The quality of being street smart, savvy, or having the hustle to handle any situation skillfully (a term derived from tiguere, the archetypal Dominican street-wise figure).
He showed his tigueraje when he beat the other guy to the punch and did a better job.
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An easy or promiscuous woman. (The feminine form of tiguere, a term for someone street-smart, but often used disparagingly for women).
We went out in the car, bought a bottle, and hooked up with a couple of Tiguerona at the Mamaya (a popular nightlife spot in Santo Domingo).
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A young guy who does nothing but mess around and joke.
Chamon.
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A person who hates staying home and prefers to roam the streets, often wandering around or getting into trouble. It refers to someone who lives for the street life and partying without inhibitions.
Juan, come home early, do not keep up that lebente lifestyle.
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A smooth-talker or silver-tongued guy who uses sweet talk to charm or persuade people, especially women (in the Dominican Republic, the phrase dar muela refers to the act of flirting or using flowery language to get what one wants).
That guy is a Muelu.
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A sarcastic expression used when someone realizes they are being tricked, overcharged, or scammed. It signals that the speaker is not naive and will not be taken advantage of.
A: I am selling you this iPod for 8000 pesos. B: Y e facil, you think I am naive? That is 5000 pesos in the United States, you want to get rich overnight.
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A hitman or contract killer. A person hired by the state or by private individuals to eliminate one or more people deemed undesirable by the employer.
That guy is a sicario, he has killed many people for hire.
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1. A guy who is exceptionally bold or daring. 2. A backstabber or someone who betrays a person they should have stayed loyal to (this term is a local variation of verdugo, meaning executioner).
1. Damn, what a Beldugo, did you see that? 2. Shit, what a Beldugo, even though they were buddies.
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A person who prefers to cheat by copying off others during exams because they do not like to use a 'chivo' or study aids (a 'chivo' is the Dominican term for a cheat sheet).
Miguelito is a Recopiolo. He spends his time watching and copying everything I do.
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A term used in urban neighborhoods to address a close friend, similar to homie or bro.
A: Damn Nueve, that girl totally blew me off.
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A friend, buddy, or pal. The term is derived from the English word partner.
JOSE: Hey Luis, where were you yesterday? LUIS: Nowhere special, just at the colmadon (a neighborhood grocery store that doubles as a social hub for drinks and music) with my panas.
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A term for a wealthy young man who acts like a street-smart hustler or a smooth talker. It is a more refined way to call a rich kid a player or a black sheep, implying he has the same street smarts as someone from a lower class (in the Dominican Republic, tiguere refers to a street-smart hustler while palomo can mean a fool or a poseur).
A: The rich kid who uses street slang way above his social class. B: The guy who sweet-talks all the women and they all fall for it.
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A classy way to call a stylish young man a street-smart hustler. (In the Dominican Republic, tiguere refers to someone cunning and savvy, while jevito is a trendy youth).
That guy is a street boletris...
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A total moocher who has no shame about sponging off others.
That Boen is a Chupa Sangre, he never chips in a cent for the bottle (In the Dominican Republic, a pote is the collective fund friends put together to buy a bottle of liquor).
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A wingman or drinking buddy you go out partying and chasing girls with.
A person you share everything with, your Bale.
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A slang term for a physically fit or muscular man, usually describing someone with dark skin.
Juan's girlfriend dumped him for another molleto.
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The lifestyle or mindset of someone who is obsessed with being a thug or acting like a criminal. (Maleante refers to a street criminal or hoodlum).
That thug is out there living that maleanteo.
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A casual term for a friend, buddy, or pal.
A: Lend me the calculator. B: I lent it to a pana.
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An employee who borrows against their salary or constantly asks for loans, typically to spend the money on alcohol.
Jose is always asking to borrow money from me, supposedly with some story about having a sick kid, but I think it is just to drink rum, he has the look of a cocodrilo.
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Someone who thinks they are the man or a total big shot (based on an idiom comparing a person to the rarest card in a sticker album).
You look like a vacano in that outfit.
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A person who is always trying to gain an advantage or exploit a situation for their own benefit, often by mooching off others.
Man, you never do any of the work for our group projects: you really are a ventajita.
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A person who is exceptionally talented or a beast at what they do. It is used as high praise for someone who is a pro at a specific skill (in the Dominican Republic, this is a slang variation of the word for monster).
That guy is a montro at playing basketball.
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A wise guy, a player, or someone who is very sly and clever.
Damn dude, I tried to hit on two girls last night at the motel. Damn man, what a MACRON you are.
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A term for a man who dresses in an urban or hip-hop style, specifically wearing baggy pants and oversized polo shirts, visible chains, and a backward cap. (The name is derived from the English greeting 'yo' or the word 'you', reflecting the influence of American rap culture.)
That guy looks like a you with those pants that are so big.
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1. The state of being alive and not dead. 2. Street-smart, crafty, or slick; used to describe someone who is sharp, quick-witted, and refuses to be deceived or taken advantage of.
1. I am viva thanks to God. 2. That girl is a viva! She does not let anyone play her for a sucker.
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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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A guy or some person. This is what you call someone when you cannot remember their name.
- Who came to see me? - That tipo who is always coming around, I forgot his name.
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