noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A street-smart dealer, often associated with a flashy style. India, slang

   "The tapori sold me 'Ray-Bans' for ₹200."

Synonyms

All synonyms

hustlerwheeler-dealer

Example

More examples

"The tapori sold me 'Ray-Bans' for ₹200."

Etymology

Borrowed from Marathi टपोरी (ṭaporī).

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