ditcher

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Meaning · English

A European resident of Calcutta.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The knowledge of envy was a pleasant feeling to the man of no account. It was intensified later in the day when a luncher at the Club said, spitefully, “Well, for a debilitated Ditcher, Yeere, you are going it. Hasn't any kind friend told you that she's the most dangerous woman in Simla?”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ditcher” mean?

A European resident of Calcutta.

Is “ditcher” formal or informal?

ditcher is generally derogatory, slang.