Takla
தேங்காய்
TAHK-lah
Takla (தேங்காய்) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a bald head or a bald person in Hindi. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer TAKLA (5).
Meaning & usage
Takla is a colloquial Hindi term used to describe someone who is bald or has a shaved head. It is often used informally and can sometimes carry a humorous or teasing connotation. The term is derived from the Hindi language and is commonly used in everyday conversations.
In a sentence
He decided to embrace his hair loss and confidently sported a takla look.
Takla as a crossword answer
Takla is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A bald head or a bald person in Hindi” (5)
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