An Indian term for cashew nut, used in Hindi and other South Asian languages and freely in Indian English conversation and recipes.
An Indian term for cashew nut, used in Hindi and other South Asian languages and freely in Indian English conversation and recipes. Kaju is a common ingredient in Indian sweets, curries, and snacks. The word is also used in the compound kaju barfi, a popular cashew fudge.
She added a handful of kaju to the kheer while it was still simmering.
"kaju" means an indian term for cashew nut, used in hindi and other south asian languages and freely in indian english conversation and recipes. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(India) cucumber.
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"kaju" means an indian term for cashew nut, used in hindi and other south asian languages and freely in indian english conversation and recipes. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"kaju" is informal English meaning an indian term for cashew nut, used in hindi and other south asian languages and freely in indian english conversation and recipes. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "an indian term for cashew nut" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "kaju" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
(India) cashew nut.