Namma City Namma Life III
this is last of the series. madras bashai dictionery.
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Word/phrase / Meaning in context
Aapu adchichu
To result in failure.
AaaKoa
Over enthusiastic.
Aaf-Paayil
Half-boiled egg. Vendhum vegathathu.
Aaleka
Gracefully
Aalinaal Alaguraaja
Jack of all arts.
Aathaadi
Oh my Lady!!.
Aattaya poadrathu
...To steal.
Abase panradhu
To steal.
Akkisht
rogue, Accused, criminal
A-haan
yes
Ajakku
Eunuch.
Allakai'
Similar To "Dhanda Soru"
Allo
Hey, there...
Annthanda po'
Go There (go that side)
Dhandapani
KING
Annaathe
Elder brother.
Apeetu
To exit quickly/Vanish from the spot.
Appaala
Later...
Asalta
To do something very easily.
Ashtan
To hit someone, or to steal something, or consume something
Attu
Synonym of "Dochhu", Waste
Ayye
Saying "So?" in a derogatory way.
Baadu'
Pimp.
Baamaayilu
Palm oil.
Bracketu
refers to the female who engages in 'kadalai'
Bagilu
Hip and region around it.
Bajaari
A loud, unruly woman, like a fish-seller.
Bandha
Stylish
Batli
Derogatory term for a woman.
Bejaar
Nuisance or Boring
Bigilu
Whistle.
Baeku
Imbecile.
Baemani
That which makes one ashamed, that which has no shame.
Bigjang
Someone who wears Westernized clothes and/or accessories, even sunglasses. Derogatory.
Biscothu
bigwig, usually sarcastically meant. See also: paruppu
Bittu
A small strip of pornographic/sexually suggestive scene that is run during the screening of a legitimate movie. Also refers to a strip of paper especially used for copying in exams.
Bhel
Telling Lies.
Blaydu
Boring,worthless or useless
Buddi
Someone who wears thick glasses. Derogatory.
Daar
Torn
Darr
Afraid,tensed
Dabba
Junk.
Dabbu
Money.
Dada
Kingpin, ganglord, don.
Dum
Stamina, strength,
Dumeel
Untrue, false.
Dhanda Soru
Similar to "Allakai"
Dharma adi
Merciless beating, usually by a group.
Dhamathundu
Tiny.
Dhool
A superlative, as in "well done!" or "kick ass!".
Dil
Chutzpah, guts, as in "Do you have the guts to step outside and fight like a man?!".
Dochhu
Unattractive Woman
Dubaakour
Consummate liar
Dhuddu
Money.
DingDong
Egg mixed with gravy.
Dommai
Glutton. Carefree.
Itta/Ittinnuva/Isthunuva
Fetch (someone)
Eguru
Run fast, Run away, Scold, Jump (Depends on the context)
Feelingu/Pheeling
sadness. Also means love (usually used in a 'mushy-mushy' sense)
Figaru
Attractive woman.
Free-a-Vidu
Literally "let it free". Figuratively, "let bygones be bygones". Pronounced as Pree-a-vudu.
Gabbu
Stink, foul odour. Often used figuratively to describe situations, personalities etc.
Gaali
Finished, as in "He's finished!".
Gaana paattu
A subgenre of Tamil film music.
Gaandu
to irritate a person
Galata
1. Fracas, brouhaha 2. Chaos 3. Celebration.
Galiju
Dirty, Can be used in any context. Widely used to refer to bit(matter)
Gandhi kannakku
Fraudulent accounting.
Gapsaa
Disinformation, lies.
Gelichan
He won.
Gethu
Super, Better than normal.
Gokka-Makka
(Figuratively eq of) My goodness!, Holy cow!, etc
Gilfans
A person with a shady background
Gilli
Talented Person.
Godavula Gudhi
Jump into the fray
Goiya
Similar to "Machi".
Golti
Telugu speaker. Can be derogatory.
Goodhal
Trickery, fraud
GumbalOda gOvinda
Usually refers to situations like peer-pressure, or societal norms, where individual beliefs/actions are overridden by mass reaction. Also refers to insignificant individual contributions overlooked in a group.
Gujjaals
Petting, making out.
"Goinda"
Unexpected failure.
Inglipeesu
The language 'English', usually in ridicule.
Ippidikaa
This way.
Iskool
literal meaning of School
Jagaa vaangaradhu
To escape from the scene.
Jalpu
To catch cold.
Jalsa
Illicit sexual gratification.
Jatkaa
Hindi-speaker, North Indian person. Derogatory.
Joadreppai
Cobbler.
Jollu Vidurathu
To ogle at a girl.
Joot
To escape/hide/run/give the slip.
Jujubee/jujupee
Small,unimportant or miniscule.
Kaai
The region in the woman's torso which is below the neck and above the hip.Simply Breast.
Kabodhi
blind. used in a derogative sense
KD
1. Petty crook. 2. An unusually intelligent criminal.3;Cunning person
Kacheri
Drinking party.
Kadalai
Verbal flirting.
Kalakaradhu
To impress with one's performance.
Kalaaikkaradhu
To make fun of someone, or to belittle someone
Kamnatti
A clown or a jerk.
Kasmaalam
Synonymous with "idiot".
Kattai
Referring to a hot female.
Kattai
Referring to some one who does not respond. Inert.
Kaidhe
Donkey.
Kenai
Fool.
Keivi
An old Woman.
Kozha adi sandai
Major catfight.
Kiithaa
Is it there? used for objects, things etc eg: dabbu kiithaa? - is there any money?
Kiiraana/Kiiraala
Is he/she there? used for people. eg: kabali kiiraana? - is kabali there?
Kishnayil
Kerosene oil.
Kondhivudu
To mix up the things in improper fashion or not aligned.
Kottikaradhu
To eat shamelessly, especially if the food is free (OC food).
Kundhu
"Sit down!"
Kuthu
RevelryTamil
Kutti
Synonymous with "figaru".
Laard Labakdass
A person who thinks very highly of himself (without any solid basis for that assumption).
Leevu
Holiday.
Lollu
Bantering. Fussing.
Lookku vudaradhu
To check someone out, especially if it's an attractive person.
Loosu
Crazy.
Loosule Vudu
Let it go.
Lumpaa
Lump sum.
Maal / Maalu
Any kind of commission paid to middle men, also used to mean bribes/money. Usually followed vettu (maalu vettu - give commission/bribe).
Maamool
Bribe paid to police man
Machi
Synonymous with "dude", used in a positive sense.
Majaa
Fun
Mama
refers to either a policeman, pimp or a brahmin boy/man, depending on the context.
Mama Veedu
Brothel,bar
Mami
refers to either a brahmin girl/woman, or a middle-aged woman in general, depending on the context.
Mamiyaar veedu
refers to jail, police lock-up
Mangaattha
refers to a 3-card game played on street by con-men to lure a passer-by to steal their money. Related phrases are 'Ulle-Veliye' (In-Out) refers to the sleight of hand that the card dealer uses to move the cards around
Manjaa Soru
refers to a bravery of Men. Related phrases are 'Nenjula Manjaa soru irukaaa maaamu??
Maramandai
Wooden head.
Mattai
To become flat due to excessive intake of alcoholic tuff. Also used for Cricket bat.
Matteru
Refers to an important happening/incident, eulogically referring to sex.
Meteru
Bribe (used as a question mostly/surprise)
Meyaaluma
Really? (used as an exclamation of disbelief/surprise)
Mokkai
Superlative usage of "blaydu"
Munimmaa
Refers to a woman belonging to the lower economic strata - usually a slum dweller in urban Chennai.
Military hotel
Restaurant that serves non-vegetarian food.
Naina
A secondary version of "dude", used to imply criticism.
Nashta
"Breakfast".
Neataa
"Straight". As in 'Appadiya neeataa weld pannu.'
Nijaar
"Knickers or shorts". As in 'Nijaar kaituradhu.' meaning 'fucked'
Oatha'
Fuck
OB adikaradhu
To waste time.
OC
Free, at no cost.
Outte
Same as "Gaali".
Ozhappu Edukkaradhu
An act of sexual harassment perpetrated against female co-passengers in a crowded bus or train.
Paal mararadhu
To switch camps, to betray a confidence.
Paradesi
Exact meaning unknown, implies the recipient is a scoundrel.
Parandhu parandhu adikkaradhu
To fight by jumping and flying in the air
Parshtu
first
Paruppu
Someone who thinks he's a big-shot.
Peela
Petty lie/ boast.
Peter, Mary
Persons of Tamil origin who speak English in preference to the Tamil language, especially if his intention is to impress others.
Philim
Show off
Porambokku
Unoccupied, usually unusable or fallow land. Derogatively and dismissively, a person without identity, a nobody.
Porul
Thing of importance. Sometimes alluded to a minor weapon (eg:pen knife)
Pottalam
Ganja
Pista
Local tycoon.
Raseedhu
Receipt of sale
ravondu
in small quantity
Reel
Pitifully lame excuses.
Rousu udardhu
Showing off, probably including challenging others. To arouse attention.
Rowdy
Ruffian.
Rowdy-sheet
The rap sheet of a rowdy known to the police.
Sarakku
Refers to Liquor, in a lesser sense, other illicit goods like drugs, and smuggled items.
Saaman
Refers to either a weapon, most commonly a knife, OR genitals of a man
Saathu
Literally slam.
Saavugraaki
Verbal abuse against bad drivers.
Sallu, Salunnu
Fast, smooth, quick.
Semma
Very (adj.)
Sightu Adikkaruthu
Admiring women from a distance,usually without the woman's knowledge.
Sound udaradhu'
Synonymous with Koral udaradhu = literally make too much 'Sound'/voice (Kural)
Soole
Prostitute.
Sothai
Bad.
Super Star
Originally refers to Tamil Actor Rajnikanth(a)Shivaji Rao.site:rajinifans
Sulphata
Cheap, strong and harmful liquor that may contain poisonous substances including copper Sulphate, methanol, formaldehyde and formic acid. Similar potions include 'chappi' and 'kalakkal.'
Suthi Vuttiya
A phrase commonly used by call centre employees who avoid taking calls by refreshing their positions in the list of people taking calls.
Takkar
Super
Thamaashu
Funny, comical event
Thala
Literally 'head' in Tamil. Used colloquially to address gang leaders. Now used in the same sense as 'dude'.
Tube light
Person absent minded or not that shrewd. Refers to one who is not picking up things easily, or someone, who takes a bit of time to understand ( like a tube light that flickers for a few seconds before lighting up ).
Thodda
Used to belittle a person showing off, by deliberately drawing attention.
Udhaaru
To lie. Exaggerate.
Venna
useless person
Voodu kattrathu
act of creating a prelude to a fight. to build a house (literal)
Yakkaa
Elder Sister, commonly used in reference to a female who is older than the speaker, not necessarily his/her sister
Yechakale
A person with no shame
Credits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_bashai_vocabulary
this is last of the series. madras bashai dictionery.
enjoy
Word/phrase / Meaning in context
Aapu adchichu
To result in failure.
AaaKoa
Over enthusiastic.
Aaf-Paayil
Half-boiled egg. Vendhum vegathathu.
Aaleka
Gracefully
Aalinaal Alaguraaja
Jack of all arts.
Aathaadi
Oh my Lady!!.
Aattaya poadrathu
...To steal.
Abase panradhu
To steal.
Akkisht
rogue, Accused, criminal
A-haan
yes
Ajakku
Eunuch.
Allakai'
Similar To "Dhanda Soru"
Allo
Hey, there...
Annthanda po'
Go There (go that side)
Dhandapani
KING
Annaathe
Elder brother.
Apeetu
To exit quickly/Vanish from the spot.
Appaala
Later...
Asalta
To do something very easily.
Ashtan
To hit someone, or to steal something, or consume something
Attu
Synonym of "Dochhu", Waste
Ayye
Saying "So?" in a derogatory way.
Baadu'
Pimp.
Baamaayilu
Palm oil.
Bracketu
refers to the female who engages in 'kadalai'
Bagilu
Hip and region around it.
Bajaari
A loud, unruly woman, like a fish-seller.
Bandha
Stylish
Batli
Derogatory term for a woman.
Bejaar
Nuisance or Boring
Bigilu
Whistle.
Baeku
Imbecile.
Baemani
That which makes one ashamed, that which has no shame.
Bigjang
Someone who wears Westernized clothes and/or accessories, even sunglasses. Derogatory.
Biscothu
bigwig, usually sarcastically meant. See also: paruppu
Bittu
A small strip of pornographic/sexually suggestive scene that is run during the screening of a legitimate movie. Also refers to a strip of paper especially used for copying in exams.
Bhel
Telling Lies.
Blaydu
Boring,worthless or useless
Buddi
Someone who wears thick glasses. Derogatory.
Daar
Torn
Darr
Afraid,tensed
Dabba
Junk.
Dabbu
Money.
Dada
Kingpin, ganglord, don.
Dum
Stamina, strength,
Dumeel
Untrue, false.
Dhanda Soru
Similar to "Allakai"
Dharma adi
Merciless beating, usually by a group.
Dhamathundu
Tiny.
Dhool
A superlative, as in "well done!" or "kick ass!".
Dil
Chutzpah, guts, as in "Do you have the guts to step outside and fight like a man?!".
Dochhu
Unattractive Woman
Dubaakour
Consummate liar
Dhuddu
Money.
DingDong
Egg mixed with gravy.
Dommai
Glutton. Carefree.
Itta/Ittinnuva/Isthunuva
Fetch (someone)
Eguru
Run fast, Run away, Scold, Jump (Depends on the context)
Feelingu/Pheeling
sadness. Also means love (usually used in a 'mushy-mushy' sense)
Figaru
Attractive woman.
Free-a-Vidu
Literally "let it free". Figuratively, "let bygones be bygones". Pronounced as Pree-a-vudu.
Gabbu
Stink, foul odour. Often used figuratively to describe situations, personalities etc.
Gaali
Finished, as in "He's finished!".
Gaana paattu
A subgenre of Tamil film music.
Gaandu
to irritate a person
Galata
1. Fracas, brouhaha 2. Chaos 3. Celebration.
Galiju
Dirty, Can be used in any context. Widely used to refer to bit(matter)
Gandhi kannakku
Fraudulent accounting.
Gapsaa
Disinformation, lies.
Gelichan
He won.
Gethu
Super, Better than normal.
Gokka-Makka
(Figuratively eq of) My goodness!, Holy cow!, etc
Gilfans
A person with a shady background
Gilli
Talented Person.
Godavula Gudhi
Jump into the fray
Goiya
Similar to "Machi".
Golti
Telugu speaker. Can be derogatory.
Goodhal
Trickery, fraud
GumbalOda gOvinda
Usually refers to situations like peer-pressure, or societal norms, where individual beliefs/actions are overridden by mass reaction. Also refers to insignificant individual contributions overlooked in a group.
Gujjaals
Petting, making out.
"Goinda"
Unexpected failure.
Inglipeesu
The language 'English', usually in ridicule.
Ippidikaa
This way.
Iskool
literal meaning of School
Jagaa vaangaradhu
To escape from the scene.
Jalpu
To catch cold.
Jalsa
Illicit sexual gratification.
Jatkaa
Hindi-speaker, North Indian person. Derogatory.
Joadreppai
Cobbler.
Jollu Vidurathu
To ogle at a girl.
Joot
To escape/hide/run/give the slip.
Jujubee/jujupee
Small,unimportant or miniscule.
Kaai
The region in the woman's torso which is below the neck and above the hip.Simply Breast.
Kabodhi
blind. used in a derogative sense
KD
1. Petty crook. 2. An unusually intelligent criminal.3;Cunning person
Kacheri
Drinking party.
Kadalai
Verbal flirting.
Kalakaradhu
To impress with one's performance.
Kalaaikkaradhu
To make fun of someone, or to belittle someone
Kamnatti
A clown or a jerk.
Kasmaalam
Synonymous with "idiot".
Kattai
Referring to a hot female.
Kattai
Referring to some one who does not respond. Inert.
Kaidhe
Donkey.
Kenai
Fool.
Keivi
An old Woman.
Kozha adi sandai
Major catfight.
Kiithaa
Is it there? used for objects, things etc eg: dabbu kiithaa? - is there any money?
Kiiraana/Kiiraala
Is he/she there? used for people. eg: kabali kiiraana? - is kabali there?
Kishnayil
Kerosene oil.
Kondhivudu
To mix up the things in improper fashion or not aligned.
Kottikaradhu
To eat shamelessly, especially if the food is free (OC food).
Kundhu
"Sit down!"
Kuthu
RevelryTamil
Kutti
Synonymous with "figaru".
Laard Labakdass
A person who thinks very highly of himself (without any solid basis for that assumption).
Leevu
Holiday.
Lollu
Bantering. Fussing.
Lookku vudaradhu
To check someone out, especially if it's an attractive person.
Loosu
Crazy.
Loosule Vudu
Let it go.
Lumpaa
Lump sum.
Maal / Maalu
Any kind of commission paid to middle men, also used to mean bribes/money. Usually followed vettu (maalu vettu - give commission/bribe).
Maamool
Bribe paid to police man
Machi
Synonymous with "dude", used in a positive sense.
Majaa
Fun
Mama
refers to either a policeman, pimp or a brahmin boy/man, depending on the context.
Mama Veedu
Brothel,bar
Mami
refers to either a brahmin girl/woman, or a middle-aged woman in general, depending on the context.
Mamiyaar veedu
refers to jail, police lock-up
Mangaattha
refers to a 3-card game played on street by con-men to lure a passer-by to steal their money. Related phrases are 'Ulle-Veliye' (In-Out) refers to the sleight of hand that the card dealer uses to move the cards around
Manjaa Soru
refers to a bravery of Men. Related phrases are 'Nenjula Manjaa soru irukaaa maaamu??
Maramandai
Wooden head.
Mattai
To become flat due to excessive intake of alcoholic tuff. Also used for Cricket bat.
Matteru
Refers to an important happening/incident, eulogically referring to sex.
Meteru
Bribe (used as a question mostly/surprise)
Meyaaluma
Really? (used as an exclamation of disbelief/surprise)
Mokkai
Superlative usage of "blaydu"
Munimmaa
Refers to a woman belonging to the lower economic strata - usually a slum dweller in urban Chennai.
Military hotel
Restaurant that serves non-vegetarian food.
Naina
A secondary version of "dude", used to imply criticism.
Nashta
"Breakfast".
Neataa
"Straight". As in 'Appadiya neeataa weld pannu.'
Nijaar
"Knickers or shorts". As in 'Nijaar kaituradhu.' meaning 'fucked'
Oatha'
Fuck
OB adikaradhu
To waste time.
OC
Free, at no cost.
Outte
Same as "Gaali".
Ozhappu Edukkaradhu
An act of sexual harassment perpetrated against female co-passengers in a crowded bus or train.
Paal mararadhu
To switch camps, to betray a confidence.
Paradesi
Exact meaning unknown, implies the recipient is a scoundrel.
Parandhu parandhu adikkaradhu
To fight by jumping and flying in the air
Parshtu
first
Paruppu
Someone who thinks he's a big-shot.
Peela
Petty lie/ boast.
Peter, Mary
Persons of Tamil origin who speak English in preference to the Tamil language, especially if his intention is to impress others.
Philim
Show off
Porambokku
Unoccupied, usually unusable or fallow land. Derogatively and dismissively, a person without identity, a nobody.
Porul
Thing of importance. Sometimes alluded to a minor weapon (eg:pen knife)
Pottalam
Ganja
Pista
Local tycoon.
Raseedhu
Receipt of sale
ravondu
in small quantity
Reel
Pitifully lame excuses.
Rousu udardhu
Showing off, probably including challenging others. To arouse attention.
Rowdy
Ruffian.
Rowdy-sheet
The rap sheet of a rowdy known to the police.
Sarakku
Refers to Liquor, in a lesser sense, other illicit goods like drugs, and smuggled items.
Saaman
Refers to either a weapon, most commonly a knife, OR genitals of a man
Saathu
Literally slam.
Saavugraaki
Verbal abuse against bad drivers.
Sallu, Salunnu
Fast, smooth, quick.
Semma
Very (adj.)
Sightu Adikkaruthu
Admiring women from a distance,usually without the woman's knowledge.
Sound udaradhu'
Synonymous with Koral udaradhu = literally make too much 'Sound'/voice (Kural)
Soole
Prostitute.
Sothai
Bad.
Super Star
Originally refers to Tamil Actor Rajnikanth(a)Shivaji Rao.site:rajinifans
Sulphata
Cheap, strong and harmful liquor that may contain poisonous substances including copper Sulphate, methanol, formaldehyde and formic acid. Similar potions include 'chappi' and 'kalakkal.'
Suthi Vuttiya
A phrase commonly used by call centre employees who avoid taking calls by refreshing their positions in the list of people taking calls.
Takkar
Super
Thamaashu
Funny, comical event
Thala
Literally 'head' in Tamil. Used colloquially to address gang leaders. Now used in the same sense as 'dude'.
Tube light
Person absent minded or not that shrewd. Refers to one who is not picking up things easily, or someone, who takes a bit of time to understand ( like a tube light that flickers for a few seconds before lighting up ).
Thodda
Used to belittle a person showing off, by deliberately drawing attention.
Udhaaru
To lie. Exaggerate.
Venna
useless person
Voodu kattrathu
act of creating a prelude to a fight. to build a house (literal)
Yakkaa
Elder Sister, commonly used in reference to a female who is older than the speaker, not necessarily his/her sister
Yechakale
A person with no shame
Credits
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_bashai_vocabulary
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