Golmaal
गोलमाल
GOHL-mahl
Golmaal (गोलमाल) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Hindi term meaning chaos, confusion, or mess. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer GOLMAAL (7).
Meaning & usage
Golmaal is a Hindi term often used to describe a situation of chaos, confusion, or disorder. It is commonly used in colloquial speech to refer to something that is not straightforward or is deceptive. The word has gained popularity in popular culture, especially through Bollywood films, where it is often used in comedic contexts.
In a sentence
The project turned into complete golmaal when the team received conflicting instructions.
Golmaal as a crossword answer
Golmaal is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi term meaning chaos, confusion, or mess” (7)
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