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/pa-LEH-ro/

A yes-man who agrees with everything just to get on the good side of someone influential. The palero flatters, backs everyone up and never contradicts — all to gain favor.

Example

"Don't be such a yes-man, say what you actually think."

"The boss hired him because he's a total pushover."

Regional synonyms:

Resaca en Ecuador. Ese malestar con dolor de cabeza, náuseas y arrepentimiento después de una noche de tragos. Es una palabra quechua que los ecuatorianos usan a diario.