paisa

Meaning

Noun

• A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a rupee in various Asian countries.
• A subdivision of currency equivalent to of a rupee or three pies.
• A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Bangladeshi taka.
• A Mexican national, especially a rural or rustic one.

Origin

• Borrowed from Hindi पैसा.
• From Spanish paisa, a shortening of paisano.