"tharki" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈt̪ʰər.kiː/ [India] Forms: tharkis [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hindi थरकी (tharkī), from थरक (tharak, “lust, desire”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|थरकी}} Hindi थरकी (tharkī) Head templates: {{en-noun}} tharki (plural tharkis)
  1. (India, slang, derogatory) A lecherous or overly lustful person; a pervert. Tags: India, derogatory, slang Related terms: tharak (english: noun: lust), intense desire, besharam (english: shameless person), cheapster (english: similar informal term)
    Sense id: en-tharki-en-noun-n8bdKrH9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Sex
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          "english": "shameless person",
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