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Bakaiti

बकैती
bah-KAI-tee

Bakaiti (बकैती) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning boastful or exaggerated talk, often humorous. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer BAKAITI (7).

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Meaning & usage

Bakaiti is a colloquial Hindi term referring to boastful or exaggerated talk, often delivered in a humorous or entertaining manner. It is commonly used in informal settings to describe someone who is speaking with bravado or making grand claims, usually not meant to be taken seriously.

In a sentence

His bakaiti about his adventures kept everyone entertained at the party.

Bakaiti as a crossword answer

Bakaiti is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Boastful or exaggerated talk, often humorous” (7)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1111

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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