jism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jism
Of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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A 10-foot-tall inflatable red lota, a wall covered with balloons resembling bags of Maggi noodles, and a painting of an angry bindi-wearing woman declaring “Mera jism, mera hathyar!”
From New York Times
For the record, a lota is a water vessel used as a bidet in many Asian households; Maggi is a brand of instant noodles and seasonings that remains popular in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh; and “mera jism, mera hathyar!” translates to the battle cry “my body, my weapon!”
From New York Times
She made her Bollywood debut in 2012 in the film Jism 2 but had already become a household name in India after participating in reality TV show Bigg Boss in 2011.
From BBC
Others needed less explanation, such as "jism".
From The Guardian
"You'll always have these two polarities," said Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja's father and the screenwriter for "Jism 2."
From Seattle Times
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