Definitions tagged ya!!! in the street dictionary.
An exclamation used when someone suddenly decides to act or shows resolve. (Cholita is the term for Bolivian women who wear traditional indigenous clothing, used here as a rhythmic way to emphasize determination).
SAS CHOLITA! Now I am definitely getting in the pool.
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A prank, a burn, or a trick played on someone. It refers to a situation where you successfully fool someone or get the better of them, often used in youth slang.
Kiada (Gotcha!)
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A slang term used to mean okay, I got it, or I understand. It is a variation of the word ya used to signal that you have comprehended what was said.
me: What is a banana? you: A sweet, yellow fruit. me: yalura.
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An invented word created by reversing the letters of yale, which is a variation of the word ya. It is a street-style way to express surprise or disbelief, functioning like the English No way! or For real? (yale is a common Dominican exclamation used for emphasis).
- Dude, did you know Lingui has a third leg? - ELAY!!!!
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A phonetic slang spelling of the word ya, used to mean yeah or yes. (Dominican speakers often use these spellings in informal writing to reflect local pronunciation).
Kid, I am high, and you? iia
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Someone with long, gangly legs who, when playing soccer, kicks the ball way off target instead of passing it to their teammates.
Holman Villar (sprawled out) is a pata liebre.
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An expression used to signal agreement, readiness, or acknowledgment: alright, okay, or bet.
Yala?? (Alright??)
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A word used to acknowledge that a message was understood, or to indicate that one is tired of hearing the same bullshit.
Hey, damn, remember that girl from the other day...? YA!
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To give a blowjob: a vulgar verb derived from the formal word for fellatio.
felamela already!
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Used when you are telling someone a story and they cut you off with "Ya," killing the vibe. That damn "Ya" is interpreted as, I get it, now shut up, making it awkward to keep talking.
A: Yesterday I was walking and I saw a five-legged cat licking the ass of a dog with five pimples and I took a photo. B: Ya. A: So... uh... A: "Ya"? Mmm, now what?
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Used to express agreement or confirmation, equivalent to saying okay or yeah.
The street is hot, right? yah.
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A slang contraction of the phrase tu lo sabes (you know it), used similarly to you know or you already know. It was popularized by the Dominican rapper Lapiz Conciente, who is from the Los Mina neighborhood (a sector of East Santo Domingo famous for being the cradle of Dominican hip hop).
tu lo ave (You already tu lo ave.)
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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 young guy who does nothing but mess around and joke.
Chamon.
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A slang term used in the Dominican Republic to say yes.
person 1: Dude, are you going to the party tomorrow? person 2: Yalda, you are being ridiculous for asking that.
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To sweet-talk or use a smooth flow of words to win someone over, typically in a romantic or flirtatious context.
Grimaldi is metiendo muela to Yokaira.
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Alright, cool, or okay. It is a casual way to show agreement (derived from the phrase 'esta todo,' meaning everything is good).
- Lenny, let us head to the party in the Bronx. - Tato, man.
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Used to shut down a conversation when you disagree with someone but do not want to argue or elaborate, basically a way to say sure, whatever just to move on.
A: I think abortion should be legal in the Dominican Republic. B: Amen.
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A phrase meaning okay, alright, or fair enough, used as a playful or casual way to agree. It is a contraction of the phrase 'Ah, pues está bien' and is common slang among streetwise guys. (Raymond Pozo is a famous Dominican comedian who popularized the expression through his characters).
A: Hey, let's go to the beach! B: No, I really don't feel like it. A: But come on, there are girls! B: A po ta bien!
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A slang term used to mean exactly, right on, or okay. It is a way of agreeing or confirming that a statement is correct.
Wilma, are you home from school? ecole cua!
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An expression used to signal agreement or approval. It is the equivalent of saying OK, sounds good, or I am down.
A: Bro, there is a lit party full of girls tonight at 10 at Sharita's house! You coming? B: Ta Cool man, if it is about girls, count me in.
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Used to express agreement or acceptance of what another person has said, functioning like saying okay or fine.
Valentin: You are not going to the party tonight. Juana: It is Cool!!!!!!!
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This expression is a versatile filler used to signal agreement or acknowledgement. Depending on context and tone, it can mean okay, exactly, I get you, or you know it.
Juan: Dude, these girls are a riot! Pedro: Yaaa. Juan: Yaaa??? What is that? Pedro: Brother, you are out of the loop! (In the Dominican Republic, saying someone is atrá, meaning behind, means they are not current with slang or trends).
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An expression used to signal approval or a strong affirmation. It often replaces a simple yes when someone is agreeing to take action, start a task, or accept an invitation.
1. Dude, let's go to the jabao's house (a person with light skin but curly hair) because there is a wild party with some girls. -Oh, leñe! Let's go. 2. Look Juan, let's get focused on this class because it is tough. -Leñe, get the books and all that stuff for it.
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