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Bandera de Colombia

/peh-loo-KAY-rah/

In Colombia, to repeatedly and discreetly steal small amounts of money from someone, like peeling layers, leaving them with a little bit at a time.

Example

"They embezzled money from me at work with the expense accounts."

"That business partner is embezzling from you if you don't keep track."

Regional synonyms:

Persona bien vestida, elegante, que se arregla con estilo y se nota que le importa su apariencia. En México y Colombia 'pintoso' es un cumplido de presentación.