General
tigueraje
What does tigueraje mean?
The set of cunning, crafty, opportunistic behaviors associated with being a tíguere — savvy hustling and knowing how to work any angle.
"Con puro tigueraje se coló en la fiesta sin pagar."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; noun derived from 'tíguere'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tigueraje' mean?
It's the cunning, crafty, opportunistic behavior of a tíguere — street-smart hustling and knowing how to work every angle.
Where does 'tigueraje' come from?
It's Dominican Spanish, a noun formed from 'tíguere' (a street-smart hustler).
How do you use 'tigueraje'?
Describe someone pulling off a slick move with it, like 'con puro tigueraje se coló sin pagar' — 'through sheer cunning he got in without paying'.
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