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roadside Romeo

(India) A young man who harasses women in the street, subjecting them to Eve-teasing.

ˈɹoʊdˌsaɪd ˈɹoʊmiˌoʊ103 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(India) A young man who harasses women in the street, subjecting them to Eve-teasing.

Ismail Bhai speaks Bambaiya. In particular, his speech is heavily laced with bhai-giri, the street style of taporis—wannabe thugs, wastrels, roadside Romeos, smart alecks, and of course, the quintessential fast-talking and endearing Bomb…
Origin: Named after the famous lover in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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