noun
General Slang
palomo
pah-LOH-moh · noun · informal
A naive pushover, easily fooled (DR)
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A naive, gullible person who gets taken advantage of; a soft touch. Literally 'young pigeon'.
“No seas palomo, esa oferta es una estafa.”
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palomo In A Sentence
No seas palomo, esa oferta es una estafa.
Origin & Usage
Dominican Spanish; from 'palomo' (pigeon).
People Also Ask
What does palomo mean in Dominican slang?
It means a naive, gullible person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of — a pushover.
Why is a naive person called a palomo?
'Palomo' literally means a young pigeon, evoking something soft and easily caught.
Is palomo an insult?
It's mildly insulting, implying the person is a soft touch, but it's informal rather than vulgar.
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