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/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "moh" (as in "more") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "droh" (as in "drone") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "SOO" (as in "soup") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "sah" (as in "salsa")/

Meaning

To walk into a place with total confidence and ease, as if you own it and nobody needs to give you permission. Used in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, this phrase describes someone who moves through any space completely at home, with zero hesitation.

Examples

Entró al departamento como Pedro por su casa. (He walked into the apartment like he owned the place.)

Se instaló en mi oficina como Pedro por su casa. (He made himself completely at home in my office without asking anyone.)

Regional synonyms

An artist or devoted fan of dembow, the Dominican urban genre known for its fast-paced beats. A dembowsero lives the culture: producing it, singing it, or defending it passionately.