Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Slang Bang ... Return of the Bangalorean

The last time we had an session on Slang's. I had introduced you to a few slang's here is another session that might prove helpful.

Aa? : Commonly used When an auto driver asks you "Leftaa?" he means, does he have to take a left turn. To get a confirmation people tend to ask "Jayanagarakkaa ?"Bekitha : Typically this means did you want something, but in its slang version it means was this required? A sort of "I told you so". "Boss, idu bekitha antha." Bombat : Fantastic, excellent. "Aye hows your job?" "Bombattagide"
Chindi : Typically means a rag or shreds of cloth but in slang it can mean Fantastic, fabulous and Fantabulous Chitranna : A favourite amongst morning snacks its actually Lemon flavoured rice. It can also imply the following in slangistaan (1) Fantastic job (2)Broken to bits (3) Badly botched job.

Gumpal Govinda : Means to blend into the crowd. "Gumpal govindaaagi film nodoke hogidhey" Guru : Means teacher. Also used jokingly to call a friend. "Yen guru, aaraam aa?" Jai : A typical word used for oozing enthusiasm. "Naan jai antha hog alli koothkonde".
Kachko : A word used when you are stuck. "Sorry Boss naan traffic nal kachkondiddene"
Ooshtu : Is a slang-ized version for Exhausted. "4 ghante TT aadbittu naanu full ooshtaagbitte."
Hope you now can make sense from these seemingly innocuous words in Bangalore

Inthi,
Manuswath

1 comment:

Chinnu said...

Hey Manu,

Whats the difference between "barlilla" and "bandhilla" in kannada...