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Machha

MAH-chah /ˈmɑːtʃɑː/

Dude

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Meaning & usage

In Bangalore slang, 'Machha' is a colloquial term used to address a friend or buddy, similar to 'dude' or 'mate' in English. It is commonly used among young people in informal settings.

In a sentence

Why Machcha, why did you do it?

Common spelling variants

  • Machcha
  • Machan

Machha is the English spelling used in MG Mini puzzles.

As seen in crosswords

Machha is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Dude” (6)

Category: General Origin: Kannada

Related words

  • Maga — Dude, Bro
  • Bhaina — Brother
  • Howda — Yes, or Is that so
  • Babu — Indian English term for a clerk or low-level bureaucrat — sometimes mildly pejorative.
  • Saar — It is "Sir", just pronounced this way in south India (mostly bengaluru/chennai side)
  • Kantaap — A hard slap or blow, often used humorously.

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