Kamala Harrisis like no vice presidential nominee we have seen before.
Thehistory-making politicianjust paid tribute to her Indian roots at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
“Family is my sister,” she said.

“Family is my best friend, my nieces and my godchildren.
Family is my uncles, my aunts my chitthis.”
What does ‘chitthis’ mean?

Harris' use of the word “chitthis” drew a lot of attention.
The word “chitthis” is one that Harris almost certainly grew up with and learned from her mother.