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/Sounds like "FOON" (as in "food") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A plastic shopping bag in the Dominican Republic. The everyday word for what other countries call "bolsa" or "jaba." Used for groceries, takeout, anything you need to carry.

Examples

Give me a bag for the groceries.

The bag broke and everything fell on the floor.

Regional synonyms

A short vertical video on Instagram inspired by TikTok, lasting between 15 and 90 seconds. The format every platform copied because it's addictive, great for viral content, and hooks you instantly.