palmero

someone who claps rhythmically in flamenco performances; an unconditional/dyed-in-the-wool/diehard fan/supporter; toadeater, sycophant, toady

“El presidente de la Generalidad desprecia los foros autonómicos porque no quiere hacer de "palmero" y sólo se reúne con Sánchez en citas bilaterales.”

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂-? Proto-Indo-European *pel-? Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂- Proto-Indo-European *pl̥h₂meh₂ Proto-Italic *palamā Latin palma Old Spanish palma Spanish palma Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Spanish -ero Spanish palmero From palma (“palm of the hand”) + -ero.

of, from or relating to La Palma

Etymology tree Spanish La Palma Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Spanish -ero Spanish palmero From La Palma + -ero.

native or inhabitant of La Palma (usually male)

Etymology tree Spanish La Palma Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Spanish -ero Spanish palmero From La Palma + -ero.