katlick
n.— «All the desis I hang out with in New York are ABCDs or katlicks (catholics) none of whom know any bombay slang—or understand bombay jokes.» —“Bombay, 2:25 PM” by TheGreatGujju The Indian Experience (New York City) May 4, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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