Tapori
टपोरी
tuh-POH-ree
A slang term for a street-smart, rowdy person in India.
Meaning & usage
Tapori is a slang term used in India to describe a street-smart, often rowdy individual, typically from an urban area. The term is associated with a particular style of speech and behavior that is bold and flamboyant. It is often used in Bollywood films to depict characters who are both humorous and rebellious.
In a sentence
The movie's protagonist was a charming tapori who always found a way out of trouble.
As seen in crosswords
Tapori is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A slang term for a street-smart, rowdy person in India” (6)
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