ਪਿੱਠੂ

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Punjabi

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Etymology

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ਪਿੱਠ (piṭṭha) +‎ -ਊ ()

Noun

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ਪਿੱਠੂ (piṭṭhūm (Shahmukhi spelling پٹھو)

  1. heavy pack carried on the back
  2. stooge, henchman, supporter, underling, myrmidon
  3. seven stones (children's team game played with flat stones and a ball)
    Synonym: ਪਿੱਠੂ ਗਰਮ (piṭṭhū garam)

Further reading

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  • ਪਿੱਠੂ”, in Punjabi-English Dictionary, Patiala: Punjabi University, 2024