Khali-peeli
खाली-पीली
KHAH-lee PEE-lee
Khali-peeli (खाली-पीली) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a Hindi expression meaning 'for no reason' or 'without purpose'. In crosswords it is the 10-letter answer KHALI-PEELI (5,5).
Meaning & usage
'Khali-peeli' is a colloquial Hindi expression used to describe actions done without any particular reason or purpose. It is often used to indicate something done frivolously or unnecessarily. The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation in India.
In a sentence
He was arguing khali-peeli, without any valid point to make.
Khali-peeli as a crossword answer
Khali-peeli is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi expression meaning 'for no reason' or 'without purpose'” (5,5)
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