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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "loh" (as in "loan") + "MEE" (as in "me") + "yah" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

Your tight-knit group of friends, your crew, the people you always hang out with. In Mexico and Central America the "palomilla" is your ride-or-die squad: the ones you make plans with, cover for each other, and hit the streets with on a Friday night.

Examples

I'm heading downtown with my crew tonight to see what's up.

The whole squad got together to plan Saturday's party.

Regional synonyms

The vibe of provocative, sensual dancing that defines reggaeton nightlife, especially in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. It's that whole atmosphere where the music takes over, people dance close and uninhibited, and the perreo goes all night. Think of it as the noun for the entire party mood, not just one dance.