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/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "hah" (as in "hard") + "roh" (as in "row") + "kahr" (as in "car") + "peen" (as in "pea") + "TEH" (as in "ten") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A person who goes from door to door looking for work or favors without shame. This term is often used to describe someone who is persistent and determined in their job search.

Examples

He's already gone to every neighbor's house asking for help.

Don't be a door-to-door job seeker, try looking online.

Regional synonyms

A neighborhood shop or general store in Costa Rica and Venezuela where you buy essentials and catch up on gossip. It's a lifelong community meeting point, more than a business, it's a social institution.