Proto-North-Dravidian : *caṭ-
Meaning : to slap; to crackle
Kurukh : caṭkaʔānā, caṭgaʔānā "to slap in the face"
Malto : caṛ-caṛre "to crackle (as wood in the fire)"
Additional forms : Also KUR caṭcaṭrnā 'to crackle, give forth a series of small explosions (as fire or loud slaps)'
Number in DED : 2296