See Also: chokra(dictionary)
hard up(dictionary)
Hard(medicine)
hard by(dictionary)
hard-won(dictionary)
hard-on(dictionary)
hard(2)(dictionary)
hard(1)(dictionary)
die-hard(dictionary)
Hard Way(casino)

hard-pressed (oh) and chokra (iou)


hard-pressed (oh)



adj
having a lot of problems and not enough money or time
ĦĦThe new exams will only add to the workload of already hard-pressed teachers.
-see also be hard pressed to do sth at hard 2 (5)

chokra (iou)



chokra noun. L19.
[Hindi chokra.]
In the Indian subcontinent: a boy, esp. one employed as a household or regimental servant.