Shikayat
شکایت
shi-KAA-yat
Shikayat (شکایت) is a Urdu-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a complaint or grievance. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer SHIKAYAT (8).
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.
Shikayat as a crossword answer
Shikayat is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A complaint or grievance” (8)
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