taklu
An Indian slang term for a bald man — used informally and often affectionately as a nickname or gentle tease.
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An Indian slang term for a bald man — used informally and often affectionately as a nickname or gentle tease. 'Taklu' is common in Hindi-speaking parts of India and is not necessarily offensive, though it can be depending on tone and relationship. Often used as a playful label rather than a serious insult, particularly between friends. The word is widely recognizable across Bollywood and popular culture.
His friends started calling him taklu after his hairline disappeared before he turned thirty.
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(India) A bald man.
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