Videochokra

Discover the history and usage of the word chokra, a term primarily found in Indian and Anglo-Indian English. This lesson explores its origins as a word for a young male servant or assistant and examines how its meaning has shifted from colonial domestic contexts to modern informal speech. We cover grammatical roles, historical nuances, and related terms like chokri and chokra-log. You will also learn about the idiom chokra's work and the cultural background of this Hindi-derived noun. Watch the lesson to master this regionally specific vocabulary.