Urdu words in English language

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Re: Urdu words in English language

@mahool

Urdu has also contributed a few words to the English language.

cushy from خوشی** [khushi], ease, happiness
pukka from پکّا** [pakka], solid
cummerbund from کمر بند** [kamarband], waist binding
chutney from چٹنی** [chatni], to crush
jungle from جنگل** [jangal], jungle
thug from ٹھگ [thhug], cheat, swindler
verandah from برآمدہ** [bar’aamdah], verandah
garam masala from گرم مصالحہ** [garam masaalah]**, **hot mix

**Do you know such words which are now part of English language?
Credit: BBC

This one has a rather interesting history.