General
matatán
What does matatán mean?
A master or top dog — the one who's in charge or the best at what he does. Popularized in Dominican urban music.
"En dominó él es el matatán, no le gana nadie."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; urban/dembow slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does matatán mean?
It means the master, top dog, or boss at something — the person who's the best at what they do.
Where did matatán become popular?
It's Dominican urban slang popularized by dembow and reggaeton music, notably as an album title by Sech.
How do you use matatán?
For example, 'él es el matatán en dominó' — he's the boss at dominoes, nobody beats him.
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