Luka-chuppi
LOO-ka CHOO-pee
A traditional Indian hide-and-seek game.
Meaning & usage
Luka-chuppi, also known as hide-and-seek, is a popular children's game in India where one person closes their eyes and counts while the others hide. The seeker then tries to find the hidden players. The game is a staple of childhood across various cultures in India, often played in open spaces or homes.
In a sentence
The children spent the afternoon playing luka-chuppi in the garden.
As seen in crosswords
Luka-chuppi is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian hide-and-seek game” (4,6)
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