Calcutta Definition & Meaning

calcutta
noun
  1. the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding

"Calcutta" in song lyrics

See how calcutta is used in real songs:

  • "And send these critters out to Candy, Calcutta."
    Bush Babees f/ De La Soul, Mos Def — The Love Song Remix
  • "I wonder where she from, Guyana or Calcutta?"
    Dan-e-o f/ Shamon Harage, Charisma, Spidahman, Grimace Love & Red Rat — Kama Sutra
  • "Suffa, grimy as Calcutta"
    Hilltop Hoods — Good For Nothing

Usage tips for "calcutta"

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