gora
Gora (noun) means (South Asian, informal) A white or fair-skinned person, especially a European. Example: “The tour guide joked about all the goras taking photos of the market.”
How to use gora
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSouth Asian slang for a white/fair-skinned person, used casually and sometimes teasingly.
Informal; tone can range from playful to mildly loaded depending on context.
Word forms
goras plural, Goras plural
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The tour guide joked about all the _____ taking photos of the market.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi-Urdu gorā, meaning "fair-skinned" or "white."
Rhymes for gora
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What does “gora” mean?
The word “gora” means (South Asian, informal) A white or fair-skinned person, especially a European. In plain terms, south Asian slang for a white/fair-skinned person, used casually and sometimes teasingly.
How do you pronounce “gora”?
“Gora” is pronounced GOH-ruh (/ˈɡəʊ.ɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “gora” in a sentence?
Here is “gora” used in a sentence: “The tour guide joked about all the goras taking photos of the market.”
What part of speech is “gora”?
Depending on how it is used, “gora” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “gora” come from?
The word “gora” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi-Urdu gorā, meaning "fair-skinned" or "white.".
How many meanings does “gora” have?
“Gora” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (South Asian, informal) A white or fair-skinned person, especially a European.
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