Meaning
To become timid, docile, or frightened, like a wet cat.
Cultural Background
Commonly used in family settings to describe children who are scared of strict parents. Used in office slang to describe employees who don't voice their opinions.
Context is key
Only use this for people, not animals!
Meaning
To become timid, docile, or frightened, like a wet cat.
Context is key
Only use this for people, not animals!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
पुलिस को देखते ही चोर _____ बन गया।
The thief became scared, so he became a 'bheegi billi'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesपुलिस को देखते ही चोर _____ बन गया।
The thief became scared, so he became a 'bheegi billi'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is only for humans acting like scared cats.
Related Phrases
दब जाना
synonymTo be suppressed
हवा निकल जाना
similarTo lose all confidence
