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Jholey
Jholey
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʰo.leɪ/
Part of speech: noun (Nepali, slang, informal)
Definition
(Nepali politics, informal, often derogatory)
A person who blindly supports a politician, often carrying their bag, defending their actions without independent thought, and engaging in unreasonable arguments or fights on their behalf.
Etymology
From Nepali झोला (jhola, “bag”) + suffix -ey, referring to one who carries a bag. Originally used for those literally carrying bags of politicians, later extended metaphorically to describe unquestioning followers.
Usage notes
Commonly used in Nepali political discourse to describe sycophantic supporters of leaders.
Carries a negative or mocking connotation.
Example sentences
“He is nothing more than a Jholey for the ruling party.”
“Many Jholeys followed the politician, shouting at critics.”
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʰo.leɪ/
Part of speech: noun (Nepali, slang, informal)
Definition
(Nepali politics, informal, often derogatory)
A person who blindly supports a politician, often carrying their bag, defending their actions without independent thought, and engaging in unreasonable arguments or fights on their behalf.
Etymology
From Nepali झोला (jhola, “bag”) + suffix -ey, referring to one who carries a bag. Originally used for those literally carrying bags of politicians, later extended metaphorically to describe unquestioning followers.
Usage notes
Commonly used in Nepali political discourse to describe sycophantic supporters of leaders.
Carries a negative or mocking connotation.
Example sentences
“He is nothing more than a Jholey for the ruling party.”
“Many Jholeys followed the politician, shouting at critics.”
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