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Arrey

अरे or अर्रे
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Arrey (अरे or अर्रे) is a Hindustani or हिंदुस्तानी-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an interjection, drawing attention to the following statement. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer ARREY (5).

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Meaning & usage

Typically pan Indian interjection which has no sufficient equivalent in English. The closest would be a very bland "Oh"

In a sentence

Arrey, look at this!

Arrey as a crossword answer

Arrey is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“An interjection, drawing attention to the following statement” (5)

Category: Interjection Origin: Hindustani or हिंदुस्तानी Script: Devnagari script

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