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1 Babu English
Pejorative for grammatically incorrect English written by a fellow IndianIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Babu English
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2 Speak in english
Speak EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Speak in english
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3 angrezee
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4 Do the needful
perform/complete or abstain from doing the required action. E.g. I have enclosed the instructions in the letter, please follow and do the needful. Also seen in Indian and Sri Lankan English. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Do the needful
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5 Eve teasing
harassing women. Seen in Indian English also. Pakistani English————————'Sexual harassment'Iभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Eve teasing
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6 Hit for a six
ruined, e.g. I had planned to go to Murree for the weekend, but the blizzard hit that idea for a six. Also seen in Indian and Sri Lankan English. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Hit for a six
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7 Angrez
British who colonized India for two centuries————————English person; often generic for any foreigner -
8 Convent
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9 Open the TV
refers to turning something on. This is due to the verbs for to open and to close being the same as the verbs for to turn on and to turn off in Urdu and other Pakistani languages. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Open the TV
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10 Close the TV
refers to turning something on or off. This is due to the verbs for to open and to close being the same as the verbs for to turn on and to turn off in Urdu and other Pakistani languages. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Close the TV
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11 Shopper
means a shopping bag, rather than a person who is shopping, the latter is referred to as a customer. Pakistani English -
12 His meter has turned
means that the person has lost his/her temper. Usually used for a sudden outburst, one which is construed as unreasonable. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > His meter has turned
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13 Got no lift
received no attention or assistance from the person. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Got no lift
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14 On parade
being at work/ at a set activity. Usually (though not always) in the context of starting something for the first time. For example I have been hired by the company, on parade from next Monday. Pakistani English -
15 Out of Station
being out of the city. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Out of Station
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16 Become a direct Sargent
be promoted out of turn/ given responsibility and authority very early. Often in the context that a person is out of his/her depth. For example, no wonder that team has failed so badly, leader was a direct Sargent. Usually "Sargent" is replaced by "Havildar" the equivalent rank in the Pakistan Army. Also used for upwardly mobile, ambitious or nouveau riche. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Become a direct Sargent
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17 Auld Lang Sang
as an idiom to denote the end of an event or a matter, often to convey sadness; for example, my last day at the job, Auld Lang Sang,. Less often the first words of the song are used in a similar way, "Lest Auld acquaintance be forgot". Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Auld Lang Sang
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18 First Class
means top quality; often used by shopkeepers and salesmen to donate good quality. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > First Class
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19 Tight
high quality, or aesthetically pleasing and desirable. Often to describe physical attractiveness, usually of females, e.g. Ali is going out with a very tight girl. Pakistani English -
20 Miss
is used to address or refer to female teachers, whatever their marital status, e.g. yes I have done my homework miss. Less commonly used to refer to women colleagues or subordinates. Pakistani English
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