Paisa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaɪsə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paisa is a noun meaning A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Indian, Nepalese, or Pakistani rupee.
Meaning
A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Indian, Nepalese, or Pakistani rupee.
More Meanings
- A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Bangladeshi taka.
- A subdivision of currency, equal to one thousandth of an Omani rial.
- (historical) A subdivision of various former currencies of India.
- (slang) A person hailing from the same country; in particular, a fellow Latino.
- (slang) A Latino who is not a gangster nor gang-affiliated.
Example Sentences
[The story] came to me in various versions from marero and paisa inmates who had been incarcerated in the early 2000s. “El Spyder. I knew him. He was sureño,” said Carlos, an[…]
Word Forms
- paisas
- paise
Related Words
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