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/Sounds like "BREEN" (as in "breeze") + "kah" (as in "car") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "kohs" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic, cheap and worn-out sneakers thrown on for everyday errands without caring about appearance. The pair you grab when you just need to run to the corner store.

Examples

He came out wearing sneakers that were literally falling apart.

You don't need anything fancier than your beat-up kicks to walk to the colmado.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Mataperros

To let loose and have fun without any inhibitions or worry about what others think. When someone "sueltas el pelo," the overthinking stops and the good time begins.