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Thusho

থুলো
THOO-shoh

Bengali word for 'fat'.

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Meaning & usage

'Thusho' is a transliteration of the Bengali word 'থুলো', which means 'fat'. It is used in Bengali-speaking regions to describe someone or something that is large or overweight. The word is derived from the Bengali language, which is spoken primarily in Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

In a sentence

In Bengali, 'thusho' is often used to describe someone who is plump.

As seen in crosswords

Thusho is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Bengali word for 'fat'” (6)

Category: General Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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