chikan

noun

  1. 1

    (in Japan) Any act of public molestation or offense, usually of a sexual nature, against unsuspecting victims.

  2. 2

    (in Japan) A person, usually a man, who rubs against or gropes others, usually women, in crowds, often in trains, to attain sexual pleasure.

noun

  1. 1

    A form of Indian cotton embroidery that is associated with the Lucknow area.

  2. 2

    An item (such as a sari, bedspread, cushion cover, etc) that is made with chikan embroidery.

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