A phrase used to tell someone they lack street smarts or confidence. It implies the person is naive, soft, or fails to act when an opportunity arises (tigueraje is the Dominican concept of being streetwise, sharp, and socially savvy).
A: Hey, you went out with the girl and did not even give her a little kiss? Knowing she is into you? B: No, I just got nervous, man. A: My brother, tu eres un palomo big time.
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The ultimate version of a wimp or a socially awkward guy. (A palomo is a Dominican term for a man who is naive, lacks street smarts, or is too timid in romantic situations).
What a wimp, he doesn't want to kiss the girl because he's shy. That guy is a total Papolomo en cubeta.
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A legendary track by the famous Dominican urban artists Lapiz Conciente, Monkey Black, and Shelow Shaq: it is a total classic. (The phrase is used in slang to call someone a total fool or a loser, referencing the song lyrics mocking a person's appearance).
Because of your flood pants, your glasses, and your tie too, you are a palomo en lata.
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An extremely stupid person who is always spaced out or oblivious.
Juan is always out of it, that moma.
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A person who is so incredibly gullible or foolish that it seems to be in their nature since birth. (Palomo is a common Dominican term for a naive or lame person, and de vena implies it is in their blood or innate.)
Dude, you are the dumbest person I know. I think you are a palomo de vena because you go beyond the limit.
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