libbu

English

Etymology

From liberal.

Noun

libbu (plural libbus)

1. (India, politics, derogatory, vulgar, Internet slang) A liberal, a leftist. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Usage notes

This word is used by both Hindu and Islamic nationalists in India against liberal members of their religions.

Synonyms

• librandu (a secularist or antitheist)
• sickular
• raita (a conservative Hindu who does not support Hindutva)
• sarkari Muslim (a liberal Muslim)