mochi
9.9
A person from a South Asian group who traditionally makes shoes and leather goods
- noun
- Indian
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mochi
- In the bazaar, I met a mochi who makes custom shoes for clients all over the city.
Examples
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As a skilled mochi, he learned the craft of leatherworking from his father.
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The talented mochi in our village create beautiful shoes that are popular throughout the region.
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I don't know, my fellow esteemed mochi makers, I am so excited to bring to you something that I've loved since a boy.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person from a traditional South Asian caste that works with leather
includes Pakistan and often highlights shoemaking as the traditional occupation
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mochi comes from Hindi and Urdu where it means 'shoemaker' or 'cobbler', so it names the community known for making shoes and leather goods.