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/Sounds like "preh" (as in "press") + "poh" (as in "port") + "TEHN" (as in "ten") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A person who abuses their power or position to mistreat, humiliate, and walk all over others. The one who thinks that having authority means they can treat anyone however they please without consequences.

Examples

The boss is super overbearing, he yells at everyone.

Don't be a bully just because you have more money.

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Regional synonyms

A sycophant who flatters those in power to get ahead, the classic yes-man who celebrates even his boss's mistakes. In Colombia and Venezuela, pelota is synonymous with "lambón" or "lame botas": someone who never has their own opinion, only whatever the boss thinks.