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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "rehn" (as in "red") + "GEH" (as in "get") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic, someone whose identity is deeply tied to merengue, whether as a passionate dancer, a devoted fan, or simply a person whose whole vibe and lifestyle reflects that musical culture. Since merengue is the national genre of the Dominican Republic, calling someone a merenguero carries real cultural weight beyond just a music preference.

Examples

My grandfather has been a merengue man his whole life, he never misses a party.

This club has a seriously merengue vibe on Fridays.

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Regional synonyms

To be in serious financial trouble with no way out in Venezuela. Comerse un cable means you're truly struggling, barely getting by, and holding on by a thread.