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English word origin

Etymology of gandu

From Hindustani گانڈو / गांडू (gāṇḍū).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

An arsehole, an idiot. · Someone who takes the passive role in anal sex.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hindustani گانڈو / गांडू (gāṇḍū).

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A work agreement usually involving a married man and his adult sons who take on responsibility for the fieldwork of a farm on which they all live.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hausa gandū (“large farm”).

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  • Borrowed-form mentiongandūha · large farm
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