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Definition of a barnshoot

barnshoot

noun

  • Corruption of "bahine ka chut" which means "sister's cunt" in Hindi. Abusive term for a person one does not like. British military slang from the time British troops served in India. Also "banchoot".

    Last edited on Mar 02 2013. Submitted by Dick Wright-Upham from Wellington, New Zealand on Jan 06 2011.

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