Paisa

From Hindi पैसा (paisā).

Full definition of paisa

Noun

1. A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a rupee in various Asian countries.
2. (historical) (British India) A subdivision of currency equivalent to 1/64th of a rupee.
3. A subdivision of currency, equal to a 1/100th of a Bangladeshi taka.

From Spanish paisa, a shortening of paisano.

Noun

1. (slang) A Mexican national, especially a rural/rustic one.----