Definitions tagged yes in the street dictionary.
A liar or storyteller. The word refers to the act of telling lies and also to a story created by Isacc Sovier that is written as a series of narrated events.
Jana lived in a park, yeah right, what an embustero.
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A casual way to say yes, equivalent to yeah or uh-huh. (In Colombia, particularly in coastal regions, it is a ubiquitous filler word used to show agreement, acknowledge a speaker, or even as a greeting).
- Have you eaten yet? - Aja!
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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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A way to say yes when your mouth is full, or a way to agree when you do not give a damn about what is being said or do not understand a word of it.
- Juan, do you understand what I am telling you? - Umju!
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A term used by trendy urban youth in Santo Domingo to mean yes or totally (jevitos are fashion-conscious young people from middle to upper-class backgrounds).
Pedro: Dude, did you see how hot that girl is! Luis: FULLLL!
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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 way of saying yes, specifically used when agreeing to go out or confirming plans to party.
A: Hey, are you going to that thing on Saturday? B: Yala.
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A versatile slang adjective used to describe something as cool, stylish, or generally excellent. Because it is highly subjective, it serves as a broad expression of approval for anything the speaker finds desirable (specifically associated with the city of Zaragoza).
Yesterday's concert was guapis.
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Used to point to or confirm a specific location, meaning over there or in that area (a phonetic play on the phrase en el area, meaning in the area).
1. Take care of yourself over X Ray, brother. 2. I'm going to take a stroll around X Ray.
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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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A phrase used to indicate that someone is fully aware of what is happening or is perfectly clear on the situation. (Omo is a brand of laundry detergent, used here to mean that a person or situation is clear or transparent.)
A: What is up, did Jeison buy you the thing? B: Tu ta Omo!
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A street-slang way to say yes that was popular in Santo Domingo, conveying a vibe of confidence and street smarts. (Tigueraje refers to the Dominican trait of being street-savvy or having a clever, charismatic attitude).
- Yo, I heard you and Maria are a thing now? - Cutupla cutupla, my brother.
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A very old-school street expression from Santo Domingo that served as a synonym for cool, OK, top-tier, or all good. Like many slang trends in the city, it only stayed in use for about a generation.
A: Dude, are you going to the party today? It is going to be packed with women! B: Oh definitely, my brother, Cache Bombita. See you there.
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A playful way to say of course or definitely. It is a slang variation of the word claro (claro means clear or sure, and clarinete is the Spanish word for clarinet).
- You want money? - Clarinete, hell yeah, man.
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Also known as a motel, this is a low cost short stay hotel where people go to have sex, cheat on their partners, or get into trouble. Most offer cheap rates for short blocks of time, usually 4 hours. A cabaña features private, enclosed parking so those cheating or hiding can stay out of sight. It is impossible to find a vacancy on New Year's, Valentine's Day, Secretary's Day (bosses giving thanks), or during most of December.
A place also known as Las Vegas, the kid factory, Manresa, San Isidro (areas in Santo Domingo famous for these motels), or simply the specific name of the cabaña.
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