Keeda
कीड़ा
KEE-da
Keeda (कीड़ा) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Hindi slang term for an obsession or bug. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer KEEDA (5).
Meaning & usage
In Hindi slang, 'keeda' refers to an obsession or an intense interest in something, akin to having a 'bug' for it. It can also mean a mischievous or troublesome person. The term is derived from the Hindi word for insect or worm, metaphorically used to describe something that 'gets under your skin' or drives you.
In a sentence
He's got a real keeda for collecting vintage cars.
Keeda as a crossword answer
Keeda is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi slang term for an obsession or bug” (5)
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