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Shikayat

شکایت
shi-KAA-yat

A complaint or grievance.

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Meaning & usage

Shikayat is an Urdu word meaning complaint or grievance. It is commonly used in legal and everyday contexts to express dissatisfaction or a formal expression of discontent. The term is often encountered in discussions about justice and rights, where individuals may voice their shikayat regarding various issues.

In a sentence

She filed a shikayat with the authorities about the noise in her neighborhood.

As seen in crosswords

Shikayat is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A complaint or grievance” (8)

Category: General Origin: Urdu Script: Urdu

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