chhapri

English

Noun

chhapri (plural chhapris)

  1. Alternative form of chapri
  2. (India) A mold or sieve used in manual papermaking.
  3. (India, colloquial, derogatory, Internet slang) A wannabe or show-off who tries too hard to appear trendy, rich, or cool but lacks real substance or style.
    His Instagram feed is full of rented bikes and fake chains — total chhapri vibes.

Usage notes

  • (slang term): Popular among Indian Gen-Z and meme culture. Commonly used in YouTube and TikTok slang.