noun General Slang

tíguere (PR)

TEE-geh-reh · noun · informal

A streetwise, slick guy (PR)

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In Puerto Rico too, a 'tíguere' is a streetwise, sharp operator who knows how to get by.

“Ese tíguere se las sabe todas.”
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tíguere (PR) In A Sentence

Ese tíguere se las sabe todas.

Origin & Usage

Caribbean Spanish; from 'tigre' (tiger).

Variants tígueretigueraje
Tags #spanish#spanglish#latino#people#streetwise

People Also Ask

What does 'tíguere' mean?

It's a streetwise, slick guy who knows how to hustle and get by — sharp and quick on his feet.

Where does 'tíguere' come from?

It comes from 'tigre' (tiger) in Caribbean Spanish, evoking cunning and survival instincts; it's especially iconic in the Dominican Republic and used in Puerto Rico too.

Is 'tíguere' an insult?

It can be admiring or mildly critical depending on tone — it may praise cleverness or hint someone is a bit too crafty.

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