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/Sounds like "boo" (as in "boot") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "PLOO" (as in "plume") + "mah" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic, someone who promises a lot and delivers nothing, all talk and no action. A "buchipluma" talks big but vanishes when it's time to actually follow through.

Examples

That guy is all talk, he promised to help and never showed up.

Don't be all words, follow through on what you said.

Regional synonyms

Going out for beers (cañas) hopping from bar to bar with friends. In Spain, ir de cañas is THE social ritual, especially after work.