| Indians are total geniuses. Not only they have an opinion on anything & everything but the way they see & perceive things is also quite unique. Certain words that globally is known for something takes a whole new meaning for Indians. AUTO What the world understands? Auto (n): Def: Working by itself with little or no direct human control. What Indians understand? Auto (n): A rickety 'threewheeler' whose driver never agrees to go by meter. CHANGE What the world understands? Change (v): Make or become different. What Indians understand? Change (n): Chillar. RUBBER What the world understands? Rubber (n): Def: A tough elastic polymeric substance or eraser. What Indians understand? Rubber (n): Scented pieces of eraser 'Rubbad' lost & bought on daily basis in school. HORN What the world understands? Horn (n): A hard permanent outgrowth, often curved and pointed, found in pairs on the heads of cattle, sheep, goats, giraffes, etc. What Indians understand? Horn (v): "Abe Gaadi Hata Saale...' LINE What the world understands? Line (n): A straight or curved continuous extent of length without breadth. What Indians understand? Line (v): A way to approach girls, mostly in a cheesy way, Line Maarna. SHOW What the world understands? Show (v): Be, allow, or cause to be visible (n): stage performance. What Indians understand? Show (v): An act imposed on you while a game of 'Teen patti.' PICTURE What the world understands? Picture (n): A painting or drawing. What Indians understand? Picture (v): An act of 3 hour entertainment in a cinema hall, pronounced as 'picchur.' PASTE What the world understands? Paste (n): A thick, soft, moist substance/ often used as an adhesive especially for sticking papers. What Indians understand? Paste (v): The thing you try to put on your brush in the morning while you are half asleep. ENJOY What the world understands? Enjoy (v): Take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion) What Indians understand? Enjoy (v): The joy you experience often termed as 'Rang Raliyaan Manana' Ya 'Gulcharey Udaana.' NACHO What the world understands? Nacho (n): Triangular snacks typically topped with melted cheese & spices. What Indians understand? Nacho (v): Weird movements of hands & legs or any part, also termed as 'Indi-dance.' |