"chota" meaning in English

See chota in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From Hindi छोटा (choṭā, “small”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|hi|छोटा||small}} Hindi छोटा (choṭā, “small”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} chota (not comparable)
  1. (India, obsolete) Small; younger. Tags: India, not-comparable, obsolete Synonyms: chuta Derived forms: chota hazri, chota peg
    Sense id: en-chota-en-adj-2~DHkWMg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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