An Indian and South Asian term with two distinct but related senses: a pimp or procurer, and more broadly an intermediary, broker, or go-between in commercial dealings.
An Indian and South Asian term with two distinct but related senses: a pimp or procurer, and more broadly an intermediary, broker, or go-between in commercial dealings. The broker sense is the older and more formal one; the pimp sense is a derived, often pejorative extension. Used across Hindi, Urdu, and related languages.
Everyone knew the local dalaal who could connect buyers with sellers for a cut of whatever was agreed.
Dalaal means: An Indian and South Asian term with two distinct but related senses: a pimp or procurer, and more broadly an intermediary, broker, or go-between in commercial dealings. The broker sense is the older. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
Dalaal means: An Indian and South Asian term with two distinct but related senses: a pimp or procurer, and more broadly an intermediary, broker, or go-between in commercial dealings. The broker sense is the older. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
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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dalaal means: An Indian and South Asian term with two distinct but related senses: a pimp or procurer, and more broadly an intermediary, broker, or go-between in commercial dealings. The broker. Register: informal, Indian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. 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.
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(India) A pimp.
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(India) An intermediary or go-between.
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