Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
charra. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
charra, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
charra in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
charra you have here. The definition of the word
charra will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
charra, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
Compare the less offensive char ou, which is said to derive from Hindi अचार (acār) (Urdu اچار (acār)) and Afrikaans ou. Indians in South Africa often sold spicy pickles; the combination would simply mean "pickle guy".
Noun
charra (plural charras)
- (South Africa, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An Indian.
1993, Jenny Hobbs, The Sweet-smelling Jasmine:The fact that you call a person a ‘coolie‘ or a ‘charra‘ or a ‘curry-muncher’ doesn't, naturally, stop you looking for bargains in his shop.
References
- charra in Dictionary of South African English
Anagrams
Asturian
Verb
charra
- third-person singular present indicative of charrar
- second-person singular imperative of charrar
Portuguese
Adjective
charra f sg
- feminine singular of charro
Spanish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃara/
- Rhymes: -ara
- Syllabification: cha‧rra
Noun
charra f (plural charras)
- female equivalent of charro
Adjective
charra f sg
- feminine singular of charro