katwa

noun

katwa

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Hindi कटुआ (kaṭuā), derived from Hindi काटना (kāṭnā, “to cut”), referring to the Muslim practice of circumcision. Compare with Konkani कापो (kāpo).

India, Derogatory, Offensive, Slur a Muslim man.

Coordinate terms: maulana, namazi, peaceful, sulla

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