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Tag: topao

Definitions tagged topao in the street dictionary.

Quitimani

A phrase used in Dominican children's games, like cops and robbers, to tell an opponent they have been caught and must surrender. It is a phonetic corruption of the English phrase 'Give me the money' (likely from old detective movies). Figuratively, it describes having someone under total control or cornered.

Quitimani! Hands up and give me the Game Boy! That woman has him Quitimani with the child support for the kid.

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Yun

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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Mexana

(1) A brand of medicated body powder (widely used in Dominican households for hygiene and skin irritation). (2) In street slang, a code word for cocaine.

(1) After a refreshing bath, protect yourself with Mexana and prolong that fresh feeling all day. Mexana powder, the healthy habit. (2) Junkie, that Mexana has you going crazy.

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Tani bol

An expression used by Dominican children to call a timeout or pause, most often used during a game of tag (topao is the local name for the game).

a: Bro, Tani bol, my mom is calling me. b: All right.

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