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[โ€“] Gladaed@feddit.org 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

For the unaware: in Indian English cum is used as a replacement for and in some cases. Eg. You can have a super sucker cup jetting machine (also known as "apollo"; there is a great nl clip from 6 or so years ago.)

[โ€“] hydroptic@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

Here's a blog post I found on this https://www.consonant-aspirations.com/2012/09/x-cum-y-construction.html

Also, this explains why the Indian Arjun main battle tank has an ammo type called 120 mm Penetration Cum Blast