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NAVNEET SHARMA, INDIA
chhora : well this word should be added to the dictionary as well, means: boy and the feminine is chhori, means a girl, and is mostly used in the north,central and western INDIA.

Sridevi Nair
Junta- for public (can be used universally) Chai - Tea

Jai,USA
desiyudu,chai, tella,nalla As most of the words written here have been Hindi, i thought it'd be cool to contribute some more broader terms. India has bout 18 langs. so it's kinda conceited to only use Hindi. Desiyudu(telugu), derivate of Sanskrit, country men, Chai(Chinese, Mandarin): Mandarin character prounounciation for Tea, found its way to india. tella(telugu)-white, nalla-black

Ambika, California
Dil- heart

Asif Jahan Khan
Mumtaz which is a term used to say something is amazing and beautiful

Fatima. Bradford
Matha: Pahari's use this word which means "alot". Paharis is the term used to describe people who live in the mountainous areas of Pakistan..like Punjabis is usd for people who live in Punjab.

Pratap D. Madhvani
I would suggest the word KHALAS...finished.. and KHOTAA..a cross between horse and donkey

Poonam, Coventry
i think "INIT" should be in the oxford dictionary, i mean come on, every asian i know in england says this word. it means 'hai naa'

Harjinder Sokhi, USA
You have to add the word "lidth" meaning nonsense. I use the word everyday!

narinder birmingham
BALLE BALLE / SHAVA SHAVA : when you dancing and having a good time just say balle balle or shava shava.

kal from birmingham
ladoo - sweet hor pher - whats new haddi - bone lurka larki - boy girl - chooohi - mouse kuttah - dog bandar - monkey uhunt - camal kameena - idiot hahahahah

kal from birmingham
pata nai - i dont know ki hoya - what happen das ja -tell me aja - come gunda - baddy badmash - thug jooti - shoe chappel - slipper thappar - slap

Shakil, Dhaka
Ami Tumake Bhalobashi: Meaning, I love you in Bengali.

Mimi, London
Pata Nahiee - Means 'I dont Know'.

Dal, Notts
I'm a fan of the double barrel words often associated with the older generation. words such as: Heara pherree - meaning dodgy dealings. Rang barangi - meaning colourful. Gal baat, shoe sha, cha pani etc. And now morphing into a punjinglish mishmash of words such as: stady stuudy (meaning revision), Pent Punt (trousers), telly tully (TV) etc.

Kunal Nangia, INDIA
Phirangi: This word means foreigner.I strongly feel it should be entered in the oxford as it can be used universally.

Jatin -Leicester
Maja/Mauj: Fun /Fun making Maja Aa Gaya:It was Fun After any meal/movie/event or any good happening any Indian would usually say " Maja Aa Gaya".

Asif Syed Zaman, High Wycombe
Here are my propositions for amendments to the Oxford English dictionary. Uloo ki patta: literally an "owl's leaf," implying its progeny - an utter fool. Aloo gobi: Used in the thematic message of "Bend it like Beckham" (2002), refers to potatoes and cauliflowers - two staple vegetables of an Indian vegetarian diet. Jama: A large grouping, as in the word "jamaiyyat" (group) or Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. Mandir: Hindi / Urdu word for Hindu temple. Masjid: Hindi / Urdu word for Mosque. Girja: Urdu word for church.

Khan, Watertown,NY
Jaldi jaldi: Means quickly. Maybe it's already in the dictionary, certainly used often enough in "It Ain't Half Hot, Mum" in the 70's!

Manish, USA
Khwaish: meaning wants and desires.

Manish, USA
Duwa: Urdu word meaning blessing.

Mareen, Birmingham
Kiya muslah hai: Its an urdu phrase meaning what is your problem!

Manmeet, Hillingdon
langar - Food for all, which provided free at all Sikh Guradwaras (sikh temples)

Sunny London
Yaar : Mate in hindi, My chics love it wen i call em yaar.

Sunny London
Jaan : Meaning life ib hindi, used to refer to GF as darling

Jackson, USA
Allah: The Arabic word for God. Used by Christian Arabs as well as Muslim and Jewish Arabs. Not exclusive to any religion in the same way that the English word "God" is not exclusively used by any religion.

Rehman, Dudley
Ishq: eaning Absolute, unceasing, unending altruistic love. The word has origins in Arabic and is used in Urdu as well.

Manish Malik,UK
Geydi: Meaning going for a round, especially of a place where there are nice girls perhaps markets/town center/race course etc.

Sharifuddin, Geneva, Switzerland
Tolya Lao husband: which means the husband who is always demanding and commanding person over his wife. Hope this finds a place in the Desi dictionary.

Roger, Nottingham
Langra wallah: Person with a limp

Sophie Bradford
i think henna: Innit!!!!!!! N Yaar: Friend shud b added coz evry1 sez it wen tlkin english or woteva!!!! iznt innit a desi word?!?!?!?

Simon, Birmingham
Acha - Meaning OK, or to signify understanding and Behsti: Meaning shame

Mahesh, Mumbai
Karma - Meaning Duty; Pyaar- Love; Jeeth - Win; Haar-Lost

Sukh Singh
I would like the word 'Beley' entered in the Desi dictionery, it is a word which is used often and also it's an encouraging word. Also the word 'Hana' often when people speak they tend to reassure by saying 'hana' hana!

Shamir - Sheffield (originally Norwich)
I love the sound of Arrrrrrgh (sound made with a rolling, flicking tongue... sounds a bit saucy!!) - not like a scream but the equivalent to the English as urgh - a sound that describes someones disgust / dislike for something...

Sultan Khan, Manchester, UK
Sowreee Nyaa - A general word used to congratulate people when they have done something good.

Sultan Khan,
Sowreee Nyaa - A general word used to congratulate people when they have done something good.

Diljot
Didi : meaning sister and Veer : meaning brother

Amit Singh, Birmingham
As my 26 yr old cousin is used to hearing : tera byaa karna - we need to get you fixed up!

Nash, Lancaster UK
pasoorry - trouble

Rupinder, Calgary
"Kidaah" : means Watsup?/How r u?..

DJ Mouse Singh, Nottingham
Chuppal - Means flip flop type shoes (Sandles)

Amara and Saf, Bham
Badmaash: Meaning a villian in bollywood films

Sonia Bristol
Kala meaning black term used for a black person or item. Mundda - term used to describe a boy.

tariq glasgow
guleri- squirel mushtanda- loafer lafanga- out of control

Manish, USA
Aahista: Meaning slowly

Manish, USA
Dukhi: Came from word "Dukh" meaning sadness, dukhi is one who is sad or worried.

Sandeep, Burnley
Aashiq - it basically means love, a very important thing!

Azad, Leicester
"aa-ho" !!!! a term usually used by middle aged Punjabi men to signify agreement or satisfaction with someone or somethink !!!!

Marvah - Manchester
Chall - lets go

Pradeep Nimmathota, NY USA
petoo which means who eats a lot.

Gulshan Khurana, Sunderland
Garam Masala - there is no such word in English to describe what spice(or mixture of spices) it is. Hence, Garam Masala becomes a generic name in itself.

Gulshan Khurana
Garam Masala - there is no such word in English to describe what spice(or mixture of spices) it is. Hence, Garam Masala becomes a generic name in itself.

ghazala from birmingham
Ghyrat meaning sham.

Tina - Washington, DC
"Hatke" - it's Mumbaiya for "set apart" or "different"

Mobzz - bradford
Gaadi - car

Mohammed Khan, Ilford
Hungee (Or Hunji) is a great word meaning 'yes', when my mum used to ring me in school I would say it a lot, and my non-Asian friends loved it, they won't stop saying it! It's a great sounding word if you think about it.

Gurj, Rowley Regis
Aaja: Meaning 'come on'.

Umer - Prestwich
Kuch Nahi - Meaning nothing

anam - manchester
koi navee tazee - meaning 'whats new?'

Bobby, Midlands
Kanjoos - A word most desi's should be familiar with, meaning cheap-skate.

Fred, London
Maara Tenu: This is a term all punjabi parents use with their children. It's a must to use when disciplining your child and can only be said when holding the slipper from your right foot in your hand. I have grown up to be a lovely young lady as a result if this upbringing!

nim - brighouse
'keyah' - this is a phrase comonly used amoungst the asians meaning 'what is it?'

Baljit , Hackney
Chakthe Phatte As well as getting the party started, it has a more general meaning. You say it to someone when they've done something really well. Different translation to Desi Bhuv's: Chakthe - to have lifted, and phatte - these are literally the planks eg in the ceiling. Bit like raising the rafters.

Harry Singh, Bradford
Motaa: Fatso

Rupinder in Handsworth, Birmingham
kidda means how are you? hunna means isn't it!!

Adeel - Peterborough
Khana Peena - means food and drink

Anna, Germany
Pagal - describes so many people, and even my German friends are using it now

Simran,Coventry
KIDDAN!-I know it's alread been suggested a few times but this word seriously deserves to be enetered into the dictioary,it's a great greeting meaning "Hi

Nisha, West Bromwich
The best asian word has got to be zabardasti meaning "being forceful". It would be hilarious hearing white people try to say that one if it goes in the dictionary! He he!

nazia-------------------------------london
bhaji-----means sister

Sanjay
Achacha: meaning good

sim birmingham
kiddha it is a everyday phrase

Pam Sandhu, Willenhall
Kitha - way of greeting, how are you.

Rachna
Bakwas - meaning rubbish

Bhavna, Bristol
Tthik Hai: Meaning alright or how are you?

Bhavna Bristol
Accha! - Ok or oh yes

Manish, USA
Kudi: Meaning girl in Punjabi

vick, exhall coventry
the word 'kacha' meaning shorts always comes up every now and then

ahsan - lesta
pindu - villager

Kiran, Wolvez
Aloo: Meaning Potato!

ahsan - lesta
maseraa - cousin

Ahsan, Leicester
Paaji: Meaning brother in Punjabi

Waqar, Birmingham
I would like to see the word Paad (urdu word known as Fart). I think its well funny.. short and sweet just like the sound!!! :)

farha leicester
kiddah. lol i think this word cuz is the in word n it rocks lol. raj n pablo i luv u both mwah l8r farha x

Raj Parmar, NJ
Binglish - Bombay English; like Cockney (London English)

Jas Kaur, Southall
I would like to see "Kiddah" in the Oxford English Dictionary, although not English, it is another way of young British born and bred Punjabis' alike, to say "hi"... I often end up saying "Kiddah" to my non Asian friends at Uni, and they think it’s cool!

Salil Mody
Buss - Stop, I have had enough..

Faisal Nawaz, Birmingham
Gup Shup - This means a friendly\leisurely chat

Garcha, Wolverhampton
"Libarr" - the personal over-consumption of alcohol, now if that isn't Desi, what is?

zaara high wycombe
i would like to see gidda in the dictionery it means wots up? haha

Mohit, Leicester
Kya baat Hai- Many Indians use this word it means Really??

Sanjay- West Bromwich
Kidda-a way of saying "hello" or "how u doin".

Maria/canada
kuan;means who ahbi;rightnow. pani;water. naam;;name.

maria/canada
hi nikki i really like your show,the words for desi dictionary i have are;;;ohai,hi,phone,curry and so many there words are used in almost every day .

Graham, Manchester
Gora should definitely make it. Its a quality word and Im called this all the time by my Indian and Pakistani mates. Also I like using 'soni kuri' and traditional Punjabi such as Sat Sri Akal!

Sital, London
'Bhusat'- It means to slap 'Do you want a bhusat? (Do you want a slap?)

Jawaad, from holland
Pyaar means love a frequently used term in bollywood films

Neeta Suryavanshi, Washington DC
Aapunka: popular word from Mumbai (Bombay)meaning 'ours' or even 'mine'

Mohammad Lakhani - Dallas , USA
Lootmaar - stealing, robbing

Balwinder Singh ,Slough
Pajama - fool

Jani, London
Bbbbbraaaaa! Meaning a sign of pleasure, enjoyment and appreciation in one.

SD, Derbyshire
Chup: Be quite, don't speak, end the noise. First word my mum taught me :)

Tariq, Luton
Ammi- meaning Mum or Abbu - meaning Dad

Archana Joshi
Khusi: It means happiness

Raja, Birmingham
Oolah da Puttah - rather ironic really - used in the Punjab as a deroagatory term for someone stupid; it translates as the 'son of an owl'.

Sanj London
Baddoo.. which means 'Wicked' in Punjabi

Khan Watertown,New York
Chai --tea, as in "put the kettle on, luv, let's have a cuppa chai"

Aadil - Guildford
Khabees - meaning a naughty boy

Ved, London
Bhai: Brother, or just "pal"

Ved, London
Hazaar: Literally "thousand", used to connote "many" or "a lot of" or any kind of extreme i.e. the test was hazaar tough.

Ved, London
Masti: Fun

Ved, London
Chal: Lets go

ahsan lesta
suchi? - really? as seen on accident claim helpline advert "accident?!?! suchi? :O o aaho yaara!!!!!" LOL

Choo East London
Kussseh = those shoes with stud sorta things

Ateeque, Houston, Texas
Eeedhiut = Idiot.

Kit, wolverhampton
Freshie- meaning someone from india. (i.e. Fresh off the boat/plane). It may sound a little derogatory, but they call us Brit-Asians BBCDs (British Born Confused Desis.). Also- 'Mingerjit' the Desi version of 'minger'.

AKBAR MANCHESTER
SALAAM - MEANS PEACE WA SALAAM - MEANS PEACE UPON YOU TO

Aarti from Birmingham
Kismat - meaning destiny

Abhi D.C., U.S.A
I think "Roti" should make the list

Saima, Cardiff
Yaar, dost - meaning mate/friend.

NADEEM, LEICESTER
SHAYARI, MEANS POETRY

NADEEM, LEICESTER
SHAYAR, MEANS POET

NADEEM, LEICESTER
KHAYAAL, MEANING THOUGHT

Piya, Canterbury
Kidda (how r u?).........

Iram - Bradford
Aacha -meaning OK!

Anam - Manchester
Hanji - meaning yes

mandy, yorkshire
hennah? = innit!

BHAGOT SINGH LEEDS
BHOOT MEANING GHOST

harvey in coventry
pajama - its something you wear to goto sleep and what my mum calls me what iv been an idiot!!

Mani, UK
Hanna - Panjabi equivalent of "innit"

Saba from Black Country
Glassy means glass of alcohol, however some tea-drinkers may use the word to describe their cups of teas.

Kiran , London
Cha/Chai : Tea

Harry Singh Putter, Bradford
Khota: Dog Laddo: Indian Sweetmeat Laal: Red Pyar: Love Dil: Heart Kholi: Bowl Vyah: Wedding Baal: Hair Baba: Grandad Biji: Grandma Bibi: Nana Putt: Son Bus: Finish

Ayesha Croydon London
CHAK DE

Mohammed, India
I feel that "Masala" should be included in the Desi Dictionary as it is widely used in my country for spices.

Hiral, Mansfield
Kem cho:Howdy

Trivesh, Nottingham
Mitai:Indian sweets.

Raja, London
Josh- Excellent one or fantastic. e.g. this is a 'josh' place to live.

Joti london
yeah probably Kidhaa!? meaning hey how u doin... a lotta ppl use it and maybe some of the swearwords? because loads of non asians use them!

Raj, Orlando
Glassy

Deepak Singh, Virginia, USA
CHALO CHALO CHALO- MOVE, MOVE, MOVE...GET OUT OF MY WAY..

Vikram, San Jose, CA
Oy = hey there

Janice Chohan, Bristol
'chak de faateh!' used when one is enjoying themself.

kiran....west brom
ENIT!cum on u gota admit-evry 1 ses it now and agen

nikki, London
ari vaah- an expression that translates as 'absolutely wonderful'.

Tarlok, Wolverhampton
my word is (ahoo) which means you agree with someone

sophia uk
kaliya- dark in colour

Nafisa, Leicester
i think that 'jaldi jaldi' should b in the dictionary because nearly every teacher in my school uses it..........even if theyre not asian!!!

Sonali from Leicester
Soni - beautiful

Fahad, Manchester
salam: Hi, you all right

Fareeha, Toronto, Canada
yaar: friend (originally meant boy/girl friend but is nowadays normally used just to address any friend)

karuna, london
kurta - the shirt worn tradionally over indian pants (shalwar). this garment now has very western versions worn over trousers, jeans and skirts. it's not a shirt/top because the cut is unique. the sleeves and the collar are distinct as well. kurts deserves to be in the oxford english dictionary because there is no substitute for it.

karuna, london
phiranghi. literally means british in hindi. term came into existence during the raj. now phirangh/phiranghi mean anyone white.

karuna, london
we indians have our own management lingo. one common phrase is 'do the needful'. i am often witness to the perplexed looks of my brit colleagues when they hear this on the phone with our delhi teams. 'do the needful' simply means - do what needs to be done - assuming of course that the context is already established.

Nilanjana Paul, Watford, UK
Namaskar : Meaning I vow to the God within you.

Aziz Nathoo
Duniya: Is a generic word for the "world" that is widely used from Morrocco to Bangladesh and South Africa to Albania. A truly global word for the globe.

Palvi, SW London
Pagal: Crazy, Mad and insane.

Parwinder, Beds
Sat-Shri-Akaal: Punjabi greeting meaning hello.

Kiran, London
Gurdwara: Describes a place of worship for Sikhs.

Niru, Harlow
Tikhu: A very spicy, chilly hot Curry.

Saneaah Ahmed, Surrey
Kidda: Informal Greeting meaning "how yah Doing?"

Haya, UK
Raja: Means 'King'.

Venky, London
Bindas: It means 'Carefree'.

Desi bhuv, Loughborough
Chakde Phattey: It means break it down and stuff. It means like get the party started. Phatte actually means to like rip or tear.

Bhavna - Bristol
Bukwas: Term used to implicate that something was rubbish/not very good - bit like some films!

Kiran London
Kidda/Kiddah : A way of expression of saying hello, hi, Whats up .

Toby, Blackburn
Gora: Term used by Indians to refer to white people. Literally means "white". "Gori" is used to refer to a white woman.

Reena, London
Desi: Word derived from Sanskrit, means "one from our country". Usually refers to people from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh.