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Faaltoo

फालतू
FAAL-too

Useless or unnecessary; trivial.

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Meaning & usage

'Faaltoo' is a term used in Hindi and other Indian languages to describe something that is considered useless, unnecessary, or trivial. It is often used to dismiss things that are seen as a waste of time or resources.

In a sentence

He spent the entire afternoon on faaltoo activities instead of finishing his work.

As seen in crosswords

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

“Useless or unnecessary; trivial” (7)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

Related words

  • Bhankas — Useless banter
  • Chhyabla — A term used to describe someone who is silly or foolish.
  • Chumma — An informal Tamil word meaning 'just like that' or 'for no reason'.
  • Rumal — A handkerchief or scarf used for various purposes.
  • Wallah — Suffix or noun meaning "the one who does X" — the chai-wallah, rickshaw-wallah, etc.
  • Chikchik — A Hindi term for constant bickering or petty arguments.

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