Vella
वेला
VEL-laa
Vella (वेला) is a Punjabi (via Hinglish)-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a person with plenty of free time and nothing important to do. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer VELLA (5).
Meaning & usage
Derived from Punjabi, vella originally means "free" or "unoccupied." In Hinglish and urban Indian slang, it refers to someone who is idle, jobless, or spending time without any pressing responsibilities. Depending on context, it can be used humorously, affectionately, or critically. The term is widely used among students and young adults across North India and has become part of everyday Hinglish.
In a sentence
Only a vella person would stand in line for three hours just to take a selfie.
Vella as a crossword answer
Vella is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A person with plenty of free time and nothing important to do” (5)
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