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Jhumroo

झुमरू
jhoo-MROO

Jhumroo (झुमरू) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a playful or carefree person, often used as a nickname. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer JHUMROO (7).

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Meaning & usage

Jhumroo is a colloquial term in Hindi often used as a nickname or to describe someone who is playful, carefree, or jovial. The term gained popularity through its use in Indian cinema, particularly in the 1961 Bollywood film 'Jhumroo' starring Kishore Kumar.

In a sentence

Everyone in the village affectionately called him Jhumroo because of his cheerful nature.

Jhumroo as a crossword answer

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

“A playful or carefree person, often used as a nickname” (7)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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