vada
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Noun — A savoury fried snack, shaped like a small doughnut or fritter, popular across South Asia.
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Etymology
The food sense comes from Hindi वड़ा (vaṛā). The slang "to look" sense comes from Polari, the historic British slang associated with theatre and gay subculture.
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What does “vada” mean?
The word “vada” means a savoury fried snack, shaped like a small doughnut or fritter, popular across South Asia. In plain terms, either a fried South Asian snack, or old-fashioned British slang for "look.".
How do you pronounce “vada”?
“Vada” is pronounced VAH-duh (/ˈvɑːdə/ in IPA).
How do you use “vada” in a sentence?
Here is “vada” used in a sentence: “They ordered vada and chutney from the street stall near the station.”
What part of speech is “vada”?
Depending on how it is used, “vada” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “vada” come from?
The word “vada” comes from Hindi. The food sense comes from Hindi वड़ा (vaṛā). The slang "to look" sense comes from Polari, the historic British slang associated with theatre and gay subculture.
How many meanings does “vada” have?
“Vada” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a savoury fried snack, shaped like a small doughnut or fritter, popular across South Asia.