"chaiwallah" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtʃaɪˌwɒlə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌwɑlə/ [General-American] Forms: chaiwallahs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindustani चायवाला / چائے والا (cāyvālā); analyzable within English as chai + wallah. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|inc-hnd}} Hindustani, {{affix|en|chai|wallah}} chai + wallah Head templates: {{en-noun}} chaiwallah (plural chaiwallahs)
  1. A tea vendor in South Asia. Categories (topical): Occupations, People, Tea Categories (place): South Asia Synonyms: chaiwala, chaiwalla

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