jhooth
Jhooth is a noun in Hindustani languages (Hindi and Urdu) meaning a lie or falsehood. It is used to refer to a statement that is intentionally untrue, or a person who habitually lies. The related verb phrase 'jhooth bolna' means to tell a lie, while 'jhootha' (or 'jhutha' in transliteration) describes something false or counterfeit. In everyday speech, jhooth is used across South Asia and in diaspora communities to discuss deception, misinformation, or exaggeration.
The term is common in Hindi, Urdu, and related languages such as Punjabi. Etymology traces through Hindustani
Culturally, lying is generally disparaged in religious and ethical discourse in South Asia. The concept appears