besharam
An Indian slang word borrowed from Urdu/Hindi meaning shameless, brazen, or completely unbothered by social norms — someone who does what they want without caring what anyone thinks.
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An Indian slang word borrowed from Urdu/Hindi meaning shameless, brazen, or completely unbothered by social norms — someone who does what they want without caring what anyone thinks. It's used across South Asian communities in both India and the diaspora, carrying a mixture of mild scolding and grudging admiration. A besharam person might embarrass their family, say exactly what's on their mind without filtering, or pull off something audacious while everyone watches in disbelief.
She just walked up to the stage and started performing without being invited — total besharam energy, honestly.
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(India, slang) Shameless, brazen.
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