Gayab
ग़ायब
GAH-yub
Gayab (ग़ायब) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning invisible or absent. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer GAYAB (5).
Meaning & usage
The term 'Gayab' refers to something that is invisible or absent. In various contexts, it can denote a person who is missing or something that cannot be seen. The word is often used in everyday conversation in Hindi-speaking regions to describe someone who has disappeared or is not present.
In a sentence
After the storm, the sun seemed gayab behind the clouds.
Gayab as a crossword answer
Gayab is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Invisible or absent” (5)
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