lota

  1. Noun.  A pot; specifically a container filled with water used in India, for washing and ablution.
  2. Noun.  (colloquial, Pakistan) A person that switches loyalties, especially from one political party to another. This comes from the fact that the "lota" has a tendency to fall over and roll around, as it is not stable sitting on its base.
  3. Noun.  (colloquial, Italian) Slurry, also used as an insult.
  4. Noun.  (colloquial, Filipino) A person who is employed by a for-profit institution despite having a high net worth derived from managing a family-owned business.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.