ஆட்டோ

Definition

The yellow three-wheeler buzzing through every Tamil town.

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Etymology

'ஆட்டோ' (aatto) is a short term for 'ஆட்டோமொபைல்' (automobile), referring specifically to auto-rickshaws. Its usage has grown with the popularity of three-wheeled vehicles in urban transport.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is used informally across Tamil-speaking regions, predominantly in urban settings. It is common in day-to-day conversation, particularly for local transport.

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