Slang from India

Random, nonsensical talk or actions.

Rogue; scoundrel; mischievous person.

Guy/Girl (informal).

Money (informal, literally "light/bulb", used as a slang term).

Sister (often used informally or sometimes with a slightly mocking tone for a conservative woman).

Brother (informal address for a male friend or stranger).

I will destroy you; I will burn you to ashes (dramatic threat).

Carefree; chilled out; cool.

Flatterer; sycophant.

Round (e.g., "ek chakkar lagana" - to take a round); also implies affair or complicated situation.

It works; its acceptable; its fine (implies mediocrity is acceptable).

Cunning; sly; also, something that is currently working/on (e.g., "fan chalu hai").

Toady; yes-man (literally "spoon").

Skin (often used in phrases like "chamdi udhed doonga" - I will skin you alive).

Someone or something flashy, gaudy, or overly sparkly.

Cash (less common, but heard in some circles).

Someone who wears glasses (often used as a playful or slightly teasing term).

Unexpected good fortune (literally "breaking the roof").

Relax; calm down (literally "hit chill").

Clingy; sticky (person).

Alcohol; liquor.

Lunchbox; tiffin box.

Blast; explosion; a big hit or success (e.g., a hit movie).

Wealth; money (more formal, but also used in casual contexts).

Flashy; showy; trendy (often used for catchy but somewhat cheesy music/videos).

Another spelling/pronunciation for dhinchak, flashy/showy.

Friend; buddy.

Superb; top-notch (literally "one number").

Excellent; superb.

Useless; pointless; rubbish.

It doesnt matter; I dont care.

Coward.

Dont worry (from English "fear not" or "worry not").

Fundamental; concept; core idea (informal).

Nonsense; nothing (literally "bell," used sarcastically).

Bad; low quality; trashy.

A studious person; nerd (often derogatory).

A popular street food snack (also "pani puri").

Disorder; confusion; foul play.

Thug; hooligan; gangster.

To get nervous or lose courage (literally "hands and feet swelling").

To boast; to be overly proud (literally "to fly in the air").

Dont understand; not getting it (literally "air is not touching").

An attractive person (often female, can be slightly objectifying).

A catchy song and dance sequence in an Indian film, often featuring a prominent actress.

Trouble; mess; scam.

Trouble; mess; scam.

Resourceful person, especially one good at "jugad".

A clever, improvised solution or workaround.

Scrap; junk; but sometimes used sarcastically for a small amount of money.

Rubbish; trash.

Fun; mischief; often used to describe playful activities.

To run away quickly; to escape.

Feeling bored or fed up.

A very attractive girl (informal, affectionate).

Grumpy; rude; mean person.

A dilapidated or old vehicle/thing.

One crore (10,000,000) rupees (literally "empty box/shell").

Girl/Boy (informal).

A sweet spherical dessert (often used in "muh me ladoo" - to praise oneself).

I am screwed; I am in trouble (often used when things go wrong).

I am screwed; I am in trouble (often used when things go wrong).

Moments (often used in a nostalgic or poetic context).

Boy/Girl (more informal, often youth slang, can be slightly derogatory depending on context).

Take it (informal command).

Problem; complication.

Problem; complication.

Goods; stuff; can also refer to drugs or a woman (often derogatory).

Stuff; goods; also used for money (informal, sometimes implying illicit money).

Uncle (informal, sometimes used to refer to someone gullible).

To create a ruckus; to cause a sensation; to have a blast.

House; residence (often informal).

Smooth; excellent (literally "butter").

Forget it; dismiss it (literally "shoot a bullet").

Problem; issue (Urdu/Hindi, common in informal speech).

Great; awesome; fun.

Snobbish; stuck-up (feminine, literally "nose-up").

Drama; theatrics; someone who creates unnecessary drama.

Crazy; mad.

Worth the money; value for money.

Money (general term, also a specific coin denomination).

Boring; irritating (literally "to cook," implying to bore someone to death).

A very attractive girl (literally "firecracker").

To impress or convince someone, especially to win their affection.

One lakh (100,000) rupees (literally "suitcase" or "box").

To boast; to exaggerate (literally "to throw").

Free of cost; without effort.

Buttocks (vulgar).

Excellent; outstanding (Mumbai slang).

Cash; hard cash (informal).

Rupees (general term, often used informally).

Thats right; correct; cool (used for approval).

Situation; plans; whats happening.

The situation completely changed (literally "the scene flipped").

An arrangement, often an informal or illicit one (e.g., romantic arrangement).

Clever; cunning; street-smart (often with a slightly negative connotation).

Magnificent; splendid; fabulous.

Show-off; pretence; unnecessary fuss.

A cigarette.

A street hooligan; a rough, uncultured person (often used for specific Mumbai street culture).

Style; attitude (often swaggering).

Crooked; complicated; difficult (literally "bent").

Derogatory term for a policeman.

Hat (often used in "topi pehnana" - to fool someone, literally "to make wear a hat").

Fool; idiot (literally "owl").

Son of an owl; an even stronger way of calling someone a fool/idiot.

Vomit; also used for something repulsive or negative.

A popular street food snack (potato fritter in a bun, specific to Maharashtra).

Idle; jobless; free time.

Someone who is always jobless or free (informal).

Recovery of money, often through informal or coercive means.

Friend; mate (informal address).

An extremely thin physique (often referring to women, from fashion terminology).