katwa en · 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).
Meanings
- (India, derogatory, offensive, slur, vulgar) a Muslim man.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| katwas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| katua | alternative | lexicographic | |
| k2a | Internet, alternative | lexicographic |