ஏடா

Tamil

Etymology

Compare அடா (aṭā) and Malayalam എടാ (eṭā). Compare Hindi अरे (are), अबे (abe), Kannada ರಾ (rā).(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eːɖaː/

Interjection

ஏடா • (ēṭā) (dated, masculine, familiar)

  1. an exclamation addressed familiarly to a male friend or someone of lower age or status (less respectful in the latter sense)
    Coordinate term: ஏடி (ēṭi)

Usage notes

  • Highly offensive when used on elders.

Derived terms

References

  • University of Madras (1924–1936), “ஏடா”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
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