This phrase is used to describe someone who is overdressed or excessively adorned. It's an exaggerated way to say someone is wearing too much makeup or very flashy clothes. Comes from a Puerto Rican folk tale character, Juan Bobo, who dressed up his pig in women's clothing.
Examples
- Spanish: María salió a la tienda de la esquina y parecía estar más emperifollada que la puerca de Juan Bobo.
- English: Maria went out to the corner store and she seemed to be more dolled up than Juan Bobo's pig.