jhatka

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi झटका (jhaṭkā, “sudden movement, jerking”) or Punjabi ਝਟਕਾ (jhaṭkā), from Sanskrit झटिति (jhatiti, “immediately, at once”). Not related to Slovak jatka (“slaugherhouse”).

Noun

jhatka (uncountable)

1. (Sikhism) Meat of an animal slaughtered in accordance with Sikh law.

See also

• halal
• kosher