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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "LOHN" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A bald or very closely shaved person. In Mexico and Central America, pelón is one of those nicknames that sticks for life, said with either affection or light teasing. Also the name of a beloved Mexican candy that basically every kid grew up eating.

Examples

How is your bald dad doing?

The bald guy in the group never worries about sunburn in summer.

Regional synonyms

Keeping someone as a romantic backup option without committing but without letting them go either. Like having a player on the bench: they don't play but you don't release them just in case you need them.