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Vocabulary Entry
wallah
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who is in charge of or specializes in something; often used in South Asian contexts.
Example Sentences
"The chai wallah served us delicious tea."
"He is a talented book wallah at the local fair."
"The flower wallah had a wide variety of blooms."
V
verb
To affirm or emphasize something, often used in South Asian English.
Example Sentences
"He wallah-ed the importance of honesty in his speech."
"She wallah-ed that the project would be completed on time."
"In his reply, he wallah-ed his commitment to the team."