libbu
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From liberal.
Noun
[edit]libbu (plural libbus)
- (India, politics, derogatory, vulgar, Internet slang) A liberal, a leftist. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Usage notes
[edit]This word is used by both Hindu and Islamic nationalists in India against liberal members of their religions.
Synonyms
[edit]- librandu (a secularist or antitheist)
- sickular
- raita (a conservative Hindu who does not support Hindutva)
- sarkari Muslim (a liberal Muslim)