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Chillar

चिल्लर
CHIL-lar

Small change or coins.

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Meaning & usage

Chillar refers to small denominations of currency, often coins, that are used for everyday transactions. In Indian culture, it is common to collect chillar for small purchases or to give as change. The term is widely used in informal contexts.

In a sentence

I found some chillar in my pocket to buy a snack from the street vendor.

As seen in crosswords

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

“Small change or coins” (7)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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