The Alternative Hindi Dictionary: hijda

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Main form hijda
Transcribed form
Pronunciation
Grammatical description noun
Strength neutral / common slang
Translation transvestite
Literal translation
Note In Bombay, where the transvestite community is rather visible, this word is often used to communicate a lack of testicular fortitude on the part of the object. It is a loose equivalent of the English phrase "Take off your skirt".
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