noun

jhatka

Jhatka (noun) means the instant decapitation method of animal slaughter, idealized as a non-ritual alternative to ritual slaughter (kutha) which is forbidden.

noun

The instant decapitation method of animal slaughter, idealized as a non-ritual alternative to ritual slaughter (kutha) which is forbidden

The meat of an animal slaughtered via the above method

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Etymology

Borrowed from Punjabi ਝਟਕਾ (jhaṭkā, “sudden movement, jerking”) / جَھٹْکا (jhaṭkā). Unrelated to Slovak jatka (“slaugherhouse”) or Polish jatka (“butchershop”).

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What is the meaning of jhatka?

"jhatka" (noun) means the instant decapitation method of animal slaughter, idealized as a non-ritual alternative to ritual slaughter (kutha) which is forbidden.

What are the different meanings of jhatka?

"jhatka" has 2 main meanings: 1. The instant decapitation method of animal slaughter, idealized as a non-ritual alternative to ritual slaughter (kutha) which is forbidden; 2. The meat of an animal slaughtered via the above method.