Chapri: ' Chapri ' is a casteist slur

' Chapri ' is a casteist slur being hurled around rampantly lately, especially on the internet. We unearth its etymology and contextualize its origin to class and caste privileges. In recent years, the term “ Chapri ” has become part of youth slang, especially in cities like Hyderabad, where digital content is a core part of daily life. But what exactly is a Chapri ? Who decides who India’s biggest Chapri is? And why are so many people in Telangana—and across the country—so obsessed with this trend? “Chapri” is a colloquial term commonly used in India, particularly within social media and youth circles. It generally refers to individuals who are perceived as pretentious, ostentatious, or lacking in sophistication . Being termed a ‘ chhapri ’ has become everyday urban slang and it generally is attributed to a person who doesn’t conform to society’s ‘normal’ sense of fashion or language or culture. The term went viral on social media on Friday after the release of the multi-lingual film 'Adipurush'.