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Gothilla

ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ
goh-THIL-la

Gothilla (ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ) is a Kannada-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Kannada word meaning 'I don't know'. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer GOTHILLA (8).

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Meaning & usage

Gothilla is a Kannada word used to express the idea of not knowing something. It is commonly used in everyday conversations in Karnataka, especially by people who are not fluent in Kannada to humorously indicate their lack of understanding of the language.

In a sentence

When asked for directions in Kannada, she simply replied, 'Gothilla'.

Gothilla as a crossword answer

Gothilla is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A Kannada word meaning 'I don't know'” (8)

Category: General Origin: Kannada Script: Kannada

Related words

  • Howda — Yes, or Is that so
  • Kallepooni — Another word for anything, whatever
  • Oota — A meal or food in Kannada.
  • Machha — Dude
  • Maga — Dude, Bro
  • Chumma — An informal Tamil word meaning 'just like that' or 'for no reason'.

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