Tapori
टपोरी
tuh-POH-ree
Tapori (टपोरी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a slang term for a street-smart, rowdy person in India. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer TAPORI (6).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #1176.
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.
Tapori as a crossword answer
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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