Gunga Din
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Meaning · English
A water carrier (person employed to carry water).
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Gunga Din” mean?
A water carrier (person employed to carry water).
Is “Gunga Din” formal or informal?
Gunga Din is generally dated, slang.