chaiwallah en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtʃaɪˌwɒlə/ (UK)
- (US) audio
- /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌwɑlə/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani چائے والا / चायवाला (cāyvālā); by surface analysis, chai + wallah.
Meanings
- A tea vendor in South Asia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chaiwallahs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| chaiwala | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chaiwalla | alternative | lexicographic |