🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

धोखेबाज़

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dhokebaz

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rampallian/ræmˈpæl.i.ən/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"वह एक धोखेबाज़ है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A scoundrel or a rogue; a person of low character.

    "The rampallian was known for his deceitful schemes and shady dealings."
  2. 2

    A person who engages in dishonest or unscrupulous behavior.

    "In the story, the rampallian tricked the villagers into giving him their money."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rampallian' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the obsolete English word 'rampall', which means a scoundrel or a rogue. It is believed to have roots in the Middle English 'ramp', meaning to rear up or to leap, reflecting a sense of wildness or unruliness.

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