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A naive and slow-witted person who is easily fooled. It typically refers to a man who lacks street smarts or social confidence, causing him to miss out on romantic opportunities because bolder people get ahead of him (in Spanish, the word literally means pigeon).
Don't be a palomo Luis, ask that girl to be your girlfriend, she is into you too.
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A naive or gullible man who lacks street smarts, a sucker who is easily manipulated by others (in the Dominican Republic, this is the opposite of a 'tiguere', a person with street intelligence).
Without a Palomo there are no pigeons.
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A slang term for a man who is too shy, hesitant, or soft to make a move on someone he likes. (In the Dominican Republic, the word suggests a lack of the boldness or confidence expected in romantic pursuits).
You are a Palomo! Don't be a Palomo, go for her!
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A term used in rural areas to describe a horse with a completely white coat. It is a classic way for country people to refer to horses of this specific color (literally means pigeon or dove).
The gaucho arrived in town riding a palomo that glistened under the midday sun.
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In Mexican equestrian circles, this term describes a horse with a solid, matte white coat. It is the traditional way to refer to horses that are completely white and lack any gloss or shine. (A charro is a traditional Mexican horseman, and a lienzo is the ring or arena where they perform.)
That charro caught everyone's attention when he entered the arena riding a beautiful Palomo.
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A person who is easily fooled, gullible, or naive. It also refers to someone who is timid, lacks confidence, or is too soft (in Dominican culture, this is the opposite of being street-smart).
That guy's wife left him yesterday afternoon for being a Palomo.
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A specific section of a traditional Mexican jarabe (folk dance) where the couple mimics the courtship of two birds. The performers use traditional garments like the sarape and rebozo to imitate the fluttering of wings during this regional dance step. (Jarabe refers to a style of folk music and dance, with the Jarabe Tapatio or Mexican Hat Dance being the most famous example).
I love watching the dancers show off during the palomo, especially when they wave their fabrics with such elegance.
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A man who lacks game or initiative, specifically someone who fails to make a move even when a woman is showing clear interest. (In the Dominican Republic, the word literally means pigeon and is used for someone naive or soft).
A girl throws herself at you and the guy does nothing.
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A male pigeon. This term is used to specifically identify the male of these birds, which are commonly seen in flocks in public parks. (While paloma is the standard feminine name for the bird, palomo is used for the male).
Watch out for that palomo on the wire because it looks like it is going to get the car dirty.
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A drug addict or low-life, specifically someone who smokes crack or inhales industrial glue (cemento is a common slang term for these substances).
There are a ton of palomo at the construction site on the corner.
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A derogatory term used in the Dominican Republic to refer to a gay man, or more offensively, a faggot. (Note: Although it usually means a fool or a sucker in Dominican slang, it is used here as a homophobic slur).
Look at that Palomo, he is losing his feathers.
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A derogatory term for someone who is a sucker, a fool, or a weakling. It is also frequently used as a homophobic slur for a man perceived as unmanly (in the Dominican Republic, the term literally means pigeon, suggesting someone who is an easy target or lacks street smarts).
Damn, that guy is such a palomo!
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A slang term used to describe a man who is a fool, a loser, or a pushover. It refers to someone who is gullible and lacks street smarts, or is used as a slur to call a man weak or effeminate (literally pigeon, suggesting a bird-brained or soft target).
William is such a palomo!
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A fool, sucker, or someone who is easily tricked because they lack street smarts (in Dominican culture, this is the opposite of a tiguere, or someone who is streetwise).
they played that guy for a Palomo.
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A derogatory term for an effeminate gay man with flamboyant gestures and a specific way of walking. The phrase compares the person's movements to the bobbing head and strut of a mating Palomo, specifically one that walks with a limp (the term Palomo refers to a pigeon, and the slang mocks the jerky, exaggerated movements of the bird during courtship).
That guy is more of a faggot than a Palomo cojo.
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