Adjust maadi

Adjust maadi is a English +Kannada-origin word used in Indian English, meaning please adjust a little bit. In crosswords it is the 11-letter answer ADJUST MAADI (6,5).

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Meaning & usage

‘Adjust Maadi’ - a combination of English and Kannada, it’s a Bangalorean’s way of saying ‘please adjust’ - a polite request to overlook an inconvenience or to compromise a bit. Full sentence is ‘swalpa adjust Maadi’ please adjust a bit!

In a sentence

A bike rider wants to squeeze in to a small parking space next to your car. Complain about a loud speaker and the culprit will grin at you sheepishly and say ‘Swalpa adjust Maadi’ - please adjust a little bit - is said with an apologetic smile and a hand gesture to indicate a small quantity/ please bear with us for a little while.

Adjust maadi as a crossword answer

Adjust maadi is a 11-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Please adjust a little bit” (6,5)

Category: Anywhere for any reason Origin: English +Kannada Script: Kannada

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