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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

To play dumb, to act like you have no idea what's going on when you clearly do. A classic move to dodge responsibility or sidestep an uncomfortable conversation. Used across Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.