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Tag: yala

Definitions tagged yala in the street dictionary.

A YA

An interjection used to hail someone or get their attention. It is the equivalent of saying Hey or Yo to start a conversation or call out to someone.

A ya! Do me a favor and go buy me a pound of sugar. A ya! What's up with you, get me my money so I don't have to cause you trouble.

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elay

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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República Dominicanaby Anónimo

Tatola

Derived from Tato, which is short for esta todo bien (it is all good). The suffix la is added to give the word more flair or swagger (vacaneria refers to the Dominican concept of being cool or bacan).

- Remember to bring me the food! - Tatola...

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República Dominicanaby Rubén Dario