Chak de
चक दे
CHUCK day
Chak de (चक दे) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Hindi phrase meaning 'give it all' or 'go for it'. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer CHAK DE (4,2).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #213.
Meaning & usage
The phrase 'Chak de' translates to 'give it all' or 'go for it' in Hindi. It is often used as a motivational expression, encouraging someone to put in their best effort. The phrase gained widespread popularity through the 2007 Bollywood film 'Chak De! India', which tells the story of a hockey coach leading a women's team to victory.
In a sentence
The coach shouted 'Chak de' to inspire the players before the final match.
Chak de as a crossword answer
Chak de is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi phrase meaning 'give it all' or 'go for it'” (4,2)
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