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Dishoom (noun) means onomatopoeic representation of the sound of a punch or blow.

noun

onomatopoeic representation of the sound of a punch or blow.

"The fans thronging the theatres got the full value for the pains taken to reach there as the films were full of authentic dishoom-dishoom shots." — K. Naresh Kumar, Indian Cinema: Ebbs and Tides (1995)

"I'm really glad that I've moved beyond the dishoom-dishoom." — India Today (2000)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi ढिशूम (ḍhiśūm).

Rhymes for dishoom

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What is the meaning of dishoom?

"dishoom" (noun) means onomatopoeic representation of the sound of a punch or blow.