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charra

(South Africa, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An Indian.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(South Africa, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An Indian.

The fact that you call a person a ‘coolie‘ or a ‘charra‘ or a ‘curry-muncher’ doesn't, naturally, stop you looking for bargains in his shop.
Origin: Compare the less offensive char ou, which is said to derive from () and . Indians in South Africa often sold spicy pickles; the combination would simply mean "pickle guy". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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