sickular

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Meaning · English

Leftist; in Indian politics, supposedly secularist and partaking in tokenism, or opposed to Hindu nationalism.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

'Sickular bigscreen operator!' screamed another, shaking his fist in the direction of the Congress dugout. Modi moved.

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 “sickular” mean?

Leftist; in Indian politics, supposedly secularist and partaking in tokenism, or opposed to Hindu nationalism.

Is “sickular” formal or informal?

sickular is generally derogatory, slang.