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piña
What does piña mean?
A street fight or brawl; literally 'pineapple'. 'Se formó una piña' = a fight broke out.
"Casi se forma una piña en el juego."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; figurative use of 'piña'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'piña' mean in Dominican slang?
It means a fistfight or brawl. Literally 'piña' is the word for pineapple.
How do you use 'piña' to talk about a fight?
You'd say 'se formó una piña,' meaning a fight broke out.
Does 'piña' always mean pineapple?
No — in the Dominican Republic it doubles as slang for a brawl, and in some other countries it can mean a punch.
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