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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "ree" (as in "reed") + "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

A naive, clueless person with poor social skills. In the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, a pariguayo is someone who gets fooled easily or acts awkwardly in situations that call for some basic street smarts or common sense.

Examples

That fool believed everything they told him without questioning any of it.

Do not be so gullible. Verify things before you sign anything.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "ree" (as in "reed") + "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

A socially awkward, clueless person with no street style or cool factor in the Dominican Republic. The pariguayo misses every social cue: wears the wrong thing, says the wrong thing, and stands on the side watching instead of participating. The word itself reportedly comes from "party watcher."

Examples

Do not invite that awkward guy, he kills the vibe every time.

He was always the odd one out in the group.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Perú
Monse

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A chill, fun conversation between friends where you talk about everything with zero pressure. In Mexico, a good cotorreo is better than any other plan.