noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia. countable, uncountable

   "The raita is one of the best in town; goat-cheese kulcha is an unusual and tasty take on Indian bread."

2. 2
   A Hindu who does not support Hindutva, a liberal Hindu, especially (highly derogatory) as considered a traitor to India or race traitor towards Indians. India, Internet, derogatory, slang
3. 3
   an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices wordnet

Synonyms

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jaichandlibbupachadipachadi

Example

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"The raita is one of the best in town; goat-cheese kulcha is an unusual and tasty take on Indian bread."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

Etymology 2

From the Hindi idiom रायता फैलाना (rāytā phailānā), which means to "spill the raita" or "make a mess".

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