(North India, Pakistan, internet slang, derogatory) A South Asian person, usually of lower-class background, who tries to copy modern fashion trends.
Look at that guy with the cheap hair spray, what a chapri.
Chapri means: A South Asian person, usually of lower-class background, who tries to copy modern fashion trends.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
chapri means: A South Asian person, usually of lower-class background, who tries to copy modern fashion trends.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Chapri means: A South Asian person, usually of lower-class background, who tries to copy modern fashion trends.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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