Masculine

lascar

  1. (masculine) lascar
  2. (derogatory, masculine) dude, guy

Frequency

43k
Etymology

From Hindustani لشکر / लश्कर (laśkar), itself from Persian لشکر. Originally a nickname given in the early 19th century to Indian seamen on French ships travelling in the East Indies. With time, the term became somewhat pejorative.

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