Laad-pyaar
लाड-प्यार
LAHD-PYAAR
Laad-pyaar (लाड-प्यार) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning affectionate love or fondness in Hindi. In crosswords it is the 9-letter answer LAAD-PYAAR (4,5).
Meaning & usage
Laad-pyaar refers to a form of affectionate love or fondness, often used in familial contexts in Hindi-speaking cultures. It embodies the warmth and tenderness shared between loved ones, especially between parents and children. The term combines 'laad', meaning affection or pampering, and 'pyaar', meaning love.
In a sentence
The grandmother expressed her laad-pyaar for her grandchildren with every hug and treat she gave them.
Laad-pyaar as a crossword answer
Laad-pyaar is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Affectionate love or fondness in Hindi” (4,5)
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