The definitive guide to South Asian lingo

The region "Tamil Nadu" has 384 entries

talley

\Tall-eeeeee\
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Adverb.
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Definition

A talley would be someone who is overly tall, with a whole weather zone in their height.
Essentially speaking , you would have to walk on ladders to reach their height, and attitude.

Usage

Praveen is a talley :P
Added 2013-05-14 by Vaaar

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

Related Terms

Tall people

Military hotel

\Milltree otal\
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Noun.
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Definition

Euphemism for a restaurant in Tamil Nadu that serves mottai (eggs), mutton rice and chicken chettinad; basically a small town restaurant in Tamil Nadu that serves non-vegetarian food. Apparently being in the military and meat eating is highly correlated for Tamilians, how else do you explain the name. You will also find a slate board with the Words "Meals Ready" make its appearance twice a day "bang outside" the restaurant, at which time tens of folks in lungis and banians can be found making a beeline for hot military meals.

Usage

Meals Ready at Thambi's Military Restaurant. Everyone enjoy lipsmacking mutton rice.
Added 2013-04-27 by Paanini

Sori

\so-ree\
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Noun.
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Definition

Literal meaning is an itching sensation caused by scabies or some other multi-legged organism, that requires scratching relief. But used affectionately to refer to younger friends or family with a propensity for annoying or "bugging" behavior.

Usage

Dei sori, stop spitting watermelon seeds at me and go get a nice ripe mango from the kollipakkam!
Added 2013-04-26 by rikkitikkitavi

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

Dei

\Day\
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Exclamation.
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Definition

A rough, brusque but sometimes affectionate exclamatory greeting to get one's attention, usually followed by a colorful noun and a command or question: Hey you...!

Usage

Dei somari, stop scratching your ass and help me carry these coconuts upstairs!
Added 2013-04-26 by rikkitikkitavi

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

jil jhang jhak

\jill jha-ng-u jha-ik-ku\
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Verb.
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Definition

woman are of 3 types.
One Jill, like the one from Jack and Jill, simply superb
Another Jhang, average in beauty
Lastly Jhak, worst

Usage

What is this da? Now a days only jhag and jhak I can see? Where are the Jills of the world?!
Added 2013-03-25 by Mokkanai

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

Related Terms

female, figure

Definition

Street-side food vendor serving faster-than-fast food at pocket friendly prices! Its usually a hand pulled cart with a stove/cooking gas, though you can see motorized versions too. Customers hover around the cart, stand and eat. The food is served on plates that are usually topped with a polythene sheet. Their quick-clean method of use-throw-reuse. Service is not first come first serve, the plate closest to the vendor gets served first :) Billing system is easy, you say what you ate, how much and pay for it! Taste of food is directly proportional to the crowd around the cart!

Usage

Vadivel: Dai machaan lets go to a nice place for dinner da?
Vivek: Month end paa...very tight. Kaiyendhi bhavan wonly for me today!
Added 2013-03-06 by another_dubukku

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

Related Terms

Muniyandi Vilas
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Noun.
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Definition

"Google" - apparently as Captain Vijaykanth (he of Bobby Ganesan fame ) would pronounce this ...See example

apologies to all non Tamil speaking Samosapedians, but a couple of the Captain's videos on YT will set the record straight

Usage

(Obviously Exasperated) Captain: "Edha kettalum Gokul'tta kelu Gokkul'ta kelu!!! Avan enna periya Obama'vaa?"

What ever I ask, the answer is "Ask Gokul". Is Gokul Obama?

I wandu zee him.. Arrrust him in Gasmeer or Sandigar, I dont care...aaaang!!!

Added 2013-02-23 by Side Character

Root

Unknown

Region

Tamil Nadu

Related Terms

Bobby Ganesan
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Adjective.
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Definition

Why, may I ask, are you doing what you're doing, kaalankaarthaale??!

Because this is possibly the most taboo time of day in any good Tamilian household, where nearly every conceivable activity or expression (outside of a safe and narrow prescription) is severely frowned upon. On occasion it even seems to engender more biliousness than the dreaded "Rahu kaalam" (Time of Rahu)...

The word literally translates to an equivalent of "crack of dawn" (aka "ass early in the morning"). It is a holy meditative time reserved solely for Decency, that ought not to be disturbed with Frivolities, Creativity, or Play.

Usage

-- Scene:
Hep daughter is about to depart for school bus stop. As she leaves home she puts on earphones and presses play on walkman...
-- Remonstrance:
"Kaalankaarthale Madonna music, aa? Tche tche tche. Close it!"

-- Scene:
Boy severely stubs little toe on wooden plank left on ground by forgetful grandfather after morning Sandhyavandanam (prayers)...
-- Remonstrance:
"Kaalankaarthale why are you squealing like a bandicoot? Please have some decency"

-- Scene:
Husband asks, "Sweetie, what is the date today?"
-- Retribution:
Wife responds, "What sweetie sweetie, it is almost Sankranthi! from when I've been asking you to pick up the new Deccan Herald calendar... now see, kaalankaarthale, simply so many questions for nothing!"
Husband, "Kaalankaarthale why are you fighting with me? I just want to know the date no!"
Wife, "Kaalankaarthale why are you finding fault. Have your coffee before it gets cold!"
"Kaalankaarthale, simply why are you making coffee...?"
"Wha...?"
"Er... nothing..."

Added 2013-02-10 by Studmuffin

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu
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Phrase.
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Definition

front wheels 2 lemons keeping, Back wheels also 2 lemons keeping.
In bodyguard muneeswaran kovil, One biggu watermelon taking, Camphor lit and clockwise 5 times, anti clockwise 5 times revolving.
After that squashing said lemons, spraying a jet of acidic liquid into an innocent passerby's eyes.
No accident for a year, Guaranteed!

Usage

Amma! I took Vandi and directly went off to Bodyguard Muneeswaran kovil to put pooja. That is why late..

Ogh! That is my chamaththu kutti! How responsible! Come, I'll make sambar vada for you!

Added 2013-01-31 by Damaal Dumeel
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Adjective.
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Definition

oray from oraydiya, meaning 'fully' or 'in one shot itself'

Usage

ey, nonsense why are you in oray tension? i'm saying its ok no
Added 2013-01-24 by Nansense

Root

Tamil

Region

Tamil Nadu

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