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Caribbean Slang
Dique
Used when expressing suspicion or doubt about someone's claim.
Literal Meaning
A dike is a barrier used to regulate or hold back water, often constructed of earth or stone.
Actual Meaning
Allegedly - DR
Examples in Context

Los muchachos están planificando una fiesta, dique para celebrar el cumpleaños de Ana.

El dice que va a ganar la competencia, pero dique él ya tiene un plan en marcha.

Dique ella estuvo en el concierto, pero nadie la vio allí.

Helpful Tips
  • 1In conversations, it may be used humorously or sarcastically, so consider the overall mood of the dialogue.
  • 2It can suggest that the speaker is skeptical, indicating possible exaggeration or uncertainty.
  • 3Pay attention to body language and facial expressions to gauge whether the speaker believes the statement or not.
  • 4'dique' is often used to express doubt about the truth of a statement, so listen for cues in tone and context.
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Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
allegedly
reportedly
supposedly
purportedly
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