Dimaag Ka Dahi

Since the time, I have started living in the ‘City of Dreams’ Mumbai, I have came across so many different slangs which are commonly used by Mumbaikars.

These slangs, also referred as Tapori Language, in spite of the not so polite words, are very popular here. It makes Mumbai and Mumbaikars different from the rest.

Let me share few of these Bombaiya Language Slangs with you:

1. Kya Thakela Maal Chipka Diya - You gave a bad quality stuff
2. Vatakle Idharse - Move out of here
3. Buskya Yaar – Come on dear
4. Alibaug Ka Samajha Hai Kya? - You think i am a fool?
5. Kharcha Pani Du Kya? - Do you want me to beat you up?
6. Cutting Chai - Half cup of tea
7. Tapri – A road side shop, like some tea shop
8. Avli – A guy who has no work. In north India, we use ‘Vella’
9. Off Ho Gaya – When someone has passed away
10. Kantaal Gaya- Got bored

And, my personal favorite is “Dimag Ka Dahi”, which literally means “Making Curd of Brains” and used when you get mad at someone/something. In Delhi, It was like “Dimag Kharab Mat Kar”… But, I like the Mumbai Version.

So, next time, someone makes you miserable, try Mumbai Style of Slangs. It’ll be fun. But, At your own risk only.

For now with due respect, I just want to say that:

“Ab yahaan se vatakne se pehle, neeche ek rapchik comment chipkane kaa kya,

warna du kya kharcha pani”

Oooopppsss Sorry!!