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Meaning of chikan

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chikan

noun

Definitions

  1. (in Japan) Any act of public molestation or offense, usually of a sexual nature, against unsuspecting victims.

  2. (in Japan) A person, usually a man, who rubs against or gropes others, usually women, in crowds, often in trains, to attain sexual pleasure.

chikan

noun

Definitions

  1. A form of Indian cotton embroidery that is associated with the Lucknow area.

  2. An item (such as a sari, bedspread, cushion cover, etc) that is made with chikan embroidery.