Dedh shaana
ढेड़ शाना
ded-SHAA-na
Dedh shaana (ढेड़ शाना) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term used in Indian culture, specific meaning unclear. In crosswords it is the 10-letter answer DEDH SHAANA (4,6).
Meaning & usage
The term 'Dedh shaana' is colloquial Hindi slang, often used to describe someone who is cunning or sly, pretending to be smarter than they actually are. It is not a formal term and is more commonly used in casual conversation.
In a sentence
He acted like a dedh shaana, trying to outsmart everyone in the room.
Dedh shaana as a crossword answer
Dedh shaana is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term used in Indian culture, specific meaning unclear” (4,6)
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