Raita failana
रायता फैलाना
RYE-ta FAI-la-na
Raita failana (रायता फैलाना) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning to cause chaos or confusion, often humorously. In crosswords it is the 12-letter answer RAITA FAILANA (5,7).
Meaning & usage
'Raita failana' is a Hindi idiom that translates to 'spreading raita', metaphorically meaning to create a mess or chaos, often in a humorous context. The phrase originates from the literal act of spilling raita, a yogurt-based dish, which can create a mess. It is commonly used in colloquial Hindi to describe situations where things become unnecessarily complicated or disorganized.
In a sentence
When he tried to explain the plan, he ended up raita failana, leaving everyone confused.
Raita failana as a crossword answer
Raita failana is a 12-letter answer. A typical clue:
“To cause chaos or confusion, often humorously” (5,7)
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