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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "boo" (as in "boot") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "DOHR" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Dominican dembow slang, someone who absolutely dominates their field and has no competition. Far from its literal meaning, here it is a street compliment meaning someone is the best at what they do.

Examples

That baseball player is a beast on the field.

She is incredible at singing, nobody comes close.

Regional synonyms

Chilean youth slang born from internet memes meaning to go to sleep. Used in a cute or playful way, borrowed from baby talk. You'd say it to a pet, a child, or jokingly to yourself.