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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "kah" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In a high or privileged position, either physically perched up on something or having landed a position of power. In Colombia and Venezuela encaramado describes both the kid up in the tree and the one who climbed the corporate ladder.

Examples

He's up there in the tree and won't come down.

She got close to the new boss and now she runs everything.

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Regional synonyms

A cheerleader or enthusiastic supporter, someone who roots for you and hypes you up unconditionally. In Mexico, a "porrista" is literally a cheerleader, but used figuratively it means your biggest fan or personal hype person.