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/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "doh" (as in "door") + "DOO" (as in "due") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

In Mexico, an extreme cheapskate who refuses to spend a single peso no matter what. The maximum level of stinginess, someone who hides their wallet even for the smallest things.

Examples

He's so cheap he won't even leave a tip.

Don't invite the miser, he won't even chip in on shared expenses.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico and Colombia, to rip someone off or overcharge them in an abusive way. Getting "shaved" means you paid way more than the real price.