A sharp, streetwise guy — admiring or wary depending on tone.
A tíguere is someone who survives by wits and hustle. Between friends it is a compliment and a greeting. Said about a stranger it can warn you that the person is slick. "Tíguera" for a woman carries its own edge.
From "tigre" (tiger), stretched into three syllables in Dominican speech.
Compliment among friends, caution about a stranger. Tone decides.
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