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What does «fiebrar» mean in Dominican Spanish?

fiebrar
to be obsessed with something new
| Meaning | to be obsessed with something new |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | usar algo nuevo sin parar |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Ta fiebrando con el celular nuevo.»
He can't put down his new phone.
To use a new thing nonstop and show it around. From «fiebre», fever.
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