PHRASEOLOGY:

Definitions:
- The form of words used in expressing some idea or thought; mode or style of
expression; the particular words or phrases combined to form a sentence, or the
method of arranging them; diction; style.
- A collection of phrases; a phrase book.
- A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.
- The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech.

Give me a ring: Give me a call, is a better way of saying the same, when you
want someone to call you. It has nothing to do with ring the engagement ring, or
friendship ring, or the wedding ring.

chamki (shining) shoes

behen ji type / Aunty type
Its our zamana
The word sexy has become a popular adjective. --- If my mother has made a good
meal, and I compliment her saying, Mummy, rajma-chawal is sexy, its not thought
rude.
Corpo Dinner (n: origin:: IIM-A), one more resultant)of mess grub; around 25 Indians
go out in English suits to an American place, have Mexican and Chinese food and go
Dutch; a truly global affair.
Fachchas ( origin: obfciirc); all new entrants to the realms of Louis Kahn, Vastrapur,
the case method, corpodom and MANAC quizzes.

Talent Nite (origin: local); High point of the first term. An elaborate exercise to get to
know almost everyone in your section and to see your CR make a fool of himself, (see
CR).
Funda /fun-da/ pl. fundaes /fun-days/ n. something that explains. hi-funda /high-funda/ adj. brilliant
junta: "Junta" means "The Common People" in Hindi. In IIT, any notice or act
directed at everyone in general begins with the word "Junta" written on the notice or
shouted out loud to attract everyone's attention.
Bus kya :The meaning of it is that com'on don't take me for granted.
Keeda /SulemaniKeeda / RehmaniKeeda: An absolute pest.
Cutting : A little_more_than_half cup of Tea is a cutting. The Cutting concept would
have been started by people who used to split a cup of tea between 2 people... and
finally the tea vendor started selling half cup of tea and called it "cutting". A
little_more_than_half is given to increase the patrons.

Kabab Mein Haddi (noun) One who deters the socialization of a

couple, a third wheel
Majnu (noun) a roadside romeo, a person who usually spend his time by
flitting with girls on roadside
Late Latif (noun) person who usually comes late, a perpetual tardy
person
Jugaad (noun) a frugal and innovative solution
Vella Noun, verb and adjective for those who do not use their time productively and
this act of not doing so, the word has more use than the person it is attached to.
However, lack of hard work, dedication and, most importantly, talent in the field of
vellapanti at Doon has led to the modified usage of this word for free time.
Maachis Technically, a maachis is one who tries to put two people against one
another for personal benefits. Maachising is the best way of livening up a boring
evening in the MPH, used to spark off an interesting exchange between the two ends
of the row. Let there be fight is the motto of this breed of Doscos.

dayaa: A Hindi word meaning "pity", it is used in a similar sense, when people beg
someone to stop what he is doing by telling him "Dayaa boss ( have pity on us )". It's
also used as an adjective ( for describing something/someone that is avoidable ) e.g.
"That's a dayaa Prof".
ghodagiri: Ironically, this word means "donkey work ", whereas "ghoda" means
"horse" in Hindi. Ghodagiri refers to any kind of work that's very menial and/or
involves very little brainwork ( just pure effort ). Those who do this thankless work
are referred to as "ghodas".
Boss: When saying hey boss in a general conversation it is equivalent of saying hello ,
hey buddy , whats up. Boss has nothing to do with job or supervisory relation.