Butu, Būṭu: 1 definition

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Butu means something in . If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Būṭu (ಬೂಟು):—[noun] a protective footwear that covers the foot upto the ankle, sometimes upto the shank; a boot.

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Būtu (ಬೂತು):—

1) [noun] the act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision; redicule.

2) [noun] words or actions intended to redicule, deride another.

3) [noun] affected or pretentious behaviour; an insincere, dishonest act done for cheating or impressing others.

4) [noun] a dishonest, insincere, pretentious man.

5) [noun] a cheat; a deceiver.

6) [noun] a very ordinary man.

7) [noun] a poor, destitute man worthy for receiving a gift or donation.

8) [noun] a man who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated man; a coward.

9) [noun] a man who is not competent or is lacking qualification or ability; an incapable, useless man.

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Būtu (ಬೂತು):—[noun] = ಬೂತ [buta].

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Būtu (ಬೂತು):—

1) [noun] a stall for the sale or display of goods; a booth.

2) [noun] a small temporary structure or enclosure for voting at elections; a booth.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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