(India) meek, gentle, gentlemanly, upstanding, innocent.
(India) meek, gentle, gentlemanly, upstanding, innocent.
Sling bags are another variety that have caught the fancy of DU students because of their sheer style. "They come in so many designs and sizes. The big ones make you look like a very shareef student, which is a good thing sometimes..."
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Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
Submissive, dispirited, cowed.
(India, slang) Shameless, brazen.
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.
(India) cultured; well-mannered and knowledgeable.