Pollywood

//ˈpɒ.li.wʊd// name, slang

name, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The Punjabi film industry based in Amritsar, India. informal
  2. 2
    The Pashto film industry based in Peshawar, Pakistan. informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of Punjab + Hollywood.

Etymology 2

Blend of Peshawar + Hollywood.

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