Bhopoo
भोंपू
BHO-poo
Bhopoo (भोंपू) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a horn or loudspeaker used in India, often on vehicles. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer BHOPOO (6).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1107.
Meaning & usage
A 'bhopoo' is a type of horn or loudspeaker commonly used in India, particularly on vehicles like bicycles, rickshaws, and cars, to alert others or make announcements. It is derived from the Hindi word 'भोंपू', reflecting its widespread use in Indian transportation and public spaces.
In a sentence
The rickshaw driver used his bhopoo to clear the crowded street.
Bhopoo as a crossword answer
Bhopoo is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A horn or loudspeaker used in India, often on vehicles” (6)
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