Spanish Idioms - Dominican Slang Part 3

when a person hasaflat behind, no bum. It is the small back pocket sized alcohol bottle. Many men carry a chata in their pocket

the flat bottles of rum that easily fit into a pocket

to check, investigate

Centavo, penny

stroke of luck,"que chepa!"Que Cheposo!" what luck

to talk in an animated way. Came from people gathering after church

a baby boy

Kite.

Chicklet, the gum.

Can be a bad odor or a bad looking face.

A little bit 'chin chin' ('dame un chin' give me a little bit).

A very little bit, smaller than chin.

Blackbird used to describe a really bad odor.

(pronounced chivito jartuejobo) someone that thinks their important but really they are no one

goat, to be suspicious of something. doubtful, doesn't have trust in a person (cabra)

Shorts, Short Pants

a not nice word meaning a cleaning lady or domestic servant. It is very rude to call someone this

a person of the lowest class very rude (do not call anyone this)

sugar mama, a term of endearment used frequently in the streets.

to cover with kisses

Foot odor.

(literally little piece of heaven) used to describe a small tip that is customarily given as a reward

Club.

"tu ta cloro" "estas cloro" the word cloro is used instead of the word claro (clear). So it would mean I understand, you are coming across very clear.

Clorox, bleach

fare collector on a guagua

Popcorn.

neck (of a person)

firefly, lightning bug, also known in legends as nimitas (the legend of nimitas)

Machete

corner store in most neighborhoods. Sells drinks, food, necessities. Anything and everything.

a larger version of a Colmado. Usually has music, dancing, food. Closely resembles a local bar

Compadre, friend

Person who likes to show off.

Corn flakes, all cold cereals are called by this name.

(Con Cho) 1) a softer non curse form of the word damn (coño). 2) moto

an expression close in meaning to Damn! (a little vulgar). Can also mean a woman's private part (very vulgar)

the dirt in the creases around the neck

Kotex

parrot, a person that talks too much. Cotorra tuya.

a little bit, the same as saying un chin or un poquito.

Money.

a female sanky panky. A woman that picks up tourists, claims love and uses them for cash, gifts and other gains. Usually a resort worker. This is not a nice word to use casually.

To bother.

Ugly woman.

Nail polish.

dam eloo) a greeting "What's up?" or "What's happenin'?" literally give me light (enlighten me)

Someone in bad physical shape.

laying around for hours doing nothing, maybe laying in bed and watching tv

Canceled.