kutcha

or ka·cha, cut·cha

[ kuhch-uh ]

adjective

, Indian English.

1. crude, imperfect, or temporary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kutcha¹

First recorded in 1830–35; from Hindi kaccā “raw, uncooked, unripe, immature”

Example Sentences

The kutcha-wells, which are lined with nothing, or with thick ropes of twigs and straw, cost only from five to ten rupees.

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There are two and half or three kutcha beegahs in a pucka beegah; and a pucka beegah is from 2750 to 2760 square yards.

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In most stations, kutcha-wells, formed at a cost of from 20 to 50 rupees, would suffice for watering such groves.

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The Kutcha Kutchin, 'people of the lowland,' are cleaner and better mannered.

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The houses are very high and narrow and built of mud brick (kutcha), which is constantly though slowly powdering away.

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