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/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "doh" (as in "door") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "POH" (as in "port") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

An extremely cheap person, the next level beyond regular 'codo.' In Mexico, a 'codo de pollo' is so stingy they reuse disposable stuff and never treat anyone.

Examples

He's such a codo de pollo, he even washes disposable cups to reuse them.

Don't be a codo de pollo and buy the first round.

Regional synonyms

In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.