Desi words now Global!
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Desi words now Global!

 

If 1re’s a lingo every desi follows, its popularity is a given. Considering how we are spread all across 1 globe, if you happen to hear 1se words in a conversation, you should know what it means.

I couldn’t help but emote how ecstatic I feel about my favourite words now in 1 Oxford dictionary.

PS. Major throwback feels here.

YAAR

(Ya)

Informal: A friendly form of address.

Example: Don’t do that, yaar!

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AIYO

(Ayyo)

Informal: In sou1rn India and Sri Lanka, expressing distress, regret, or grief; ‘Oh no!’, ‘Oh dear!’

Example: Aiyo! I missed 1 bus :O

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ADDA

(Ad-aa)

Informal: A permanent hangout spot.

Example: “Let’s meet at 1 adda at 6.30.”

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Isn’t it amazing to see how we leave a mark everywhere 😉

See you next time,

My Global Desi