Pandoo hawaldar
पांडु हवालदार
PAHN-doo huh-WAHL-daar
A colloquial term for a traffic policeman in Mumbai.
Meaning & usage
'Pandoo hawaldar' is a colloquial term used in Mumbai to refer to a traffic policeman. 'Pandoo' is a slang term derived from the pale khaki uniforms worn by these officers, while 'hawaldar' is a rank in the Indian police force. The term is often used humorously or affectionately.
In a sentence
Every morning, the pandoo hawaldar directs traffic at the busy intersection.
As seen in crosswords
Pandoo hawaldar is a 14-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A colloquial term for a traffic policeman in Mumbai” (6,8)
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