ach'á

See also: acha, achá, and achâ

Macanese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 阿差 (aa3 caa1).

Noun

ach'á

  1. a Muslim, especially an Indian, Pakistani or otherwise South Asian Muslim
    Synonym: môro

Usage notes

  • Unclear whether a derogatory term, as in Cantonese.
  • Not to be confused with achâ (“to find, to discover”) or achar (“vegetables or fruit preserved in vinegar and salt”).

References

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