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English spellings of Indian and Hinglish words — with native script, pronunciation and meaning. Curated alongside the daily crossword.

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Accha

अच्छा

An expression meaning 'good', 'okay', or 'I see' in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Akela

अकेला

A Hindi word meaning 'alone' or 'lonely'.

general · Hindi

Baazi

बाज़ी

A game, gamble, or bet.

general · Hindi

Baba

A term of respect for an elder or spiritual leader.

general · Hindi

Bahu

Daughter-in-law in Indian families.

general · Hindi

Bakaiti

बकैती

Boastful or exaggerated talk, often humorous.

general · Hindi

Bandobast

बंदोबस्त

Arrangement or security measures, often for an event.

general · Hindi

Baua

A term of endearment or nickname, often used in Bihar.

general · Hindi

Behen

A Hindi word for sister.

general · Hindi

Bhai

A term for brother or a close male friend in Hindi and Urdu.

general · Hindi

Bhaiya

A Hindi term for brother or elder brother.

general · Hindi

Bhopoo

भोंपू

A horn or loudspeaker used in India, often on vehicles.

general · Hindi

Billi

बिल्ली

A common term for a cat in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Boojho

A Hindi word meaning 'guess' or 'solve'.

general · Hindi

Bujhdil

बुजदिल

A coward or someone lacking courage

general · Hindi

Bungalow

বঙ্গলো

A single-story house or cottage.

general · Hindi

Chakaachak

चकाचक

chuh-KAH-chuhk

Neat, tidy, or in good order.

general · Hindi

Charkha

A traditional Indian spinning wheel.

general · Hindi

Chatpat

A Hindi term meaning quickly or promptly.

general · Hindi

Chikchik

चिकचिक

A Hindi term for constant bickering or petty arguments.

general · Hindi

Chindhi

चिंधी

A small piece or scrap of cloth.

general · Hindi

Chini

Hindi word for sugar; also means Chinese.

general · Hindi

Chirkut

चिरकुट

A small piece of paper or a slip; also used to describe a foolish person.

general · Hindi

Choona

Lime or calcium hydroxide used in construction and paan.

general · Hindi

Chutki

चुटकी

A pinch; a small amount taken between fingers.

general · Hindi

Datoon

दातून

A traditional Indian toothbrush made from a twig.

general · Hindi

Dedh shaana

ढेड़ शाना

A term used in Indian culture, specific meaning unclear.

general · Hindi

Dhaansu

धांसू

Impressive or excellent, often used for style or performance.

general · Hindi

Dhichkyaoon

An onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of a gunshot.

general · Hindi

Dhinchak

Flashy, ostentatious, or showy, often used in a playful or humorous context.

general · Hindi

Dilwaale

दिलवाले

A Hindi term meaning 'the ones with heart' or 'big-hearted'.

general · Hindi

Dimag ka dahi

दिमाग का दही

dee-MAAG ka DAH-hee

A phrase meaning mental confusion or stress.

general · Hindi

Dulha

दुल्हा

A groom in a wedding ceremony.

general · Hindi

Dulhan

दुल्हन

A bride in Indian culture.

general · Hindi

Faaltu

फालतू

Useless or unnecessary; trivial.

general · Hindi

Filmi

फिल्मी

Adjective: in the style of a Bollywood film — melodramatic, song-and-dance, larger than life.

general · Hindi

Fursat

फ़ुर्सत

Leisure or free time.

general · Hindi

Gaali

An abusive or derogatory remark in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Gadha

A donkey; often used metaphorically for a foolish person.

general · Hindi

Gaya kaam se

गया काम से

GAH-yah kahm say

A Hindi slang phrase meaning 'useless' or 'of no use'.

general · Hindi

Ghar

A house or home in Hindi.

general · Hindi

GOLI

A small spherical object, often a marble or pellet.

general · Hindi

Golmaal

गोलमाल

A Hindi term meaning chaos, confusion, or mess.

general · Hindi

Golmal

गोलमाल

Confusion or chaos, often humorous or deceptive.

general · Hindi

Gora

A term for a light-skinned person, often used for Westerners.

general · Hindi

Gudiya

गुड़िया

A common name for a doll or a term of endearment for a girl.

general · Hindi

Gulli-danda

गुल्ली-डंडा

GUL-lee DAN-da

Traditional Indian game played with a stick and a small piece of wood.

general · Hindi

Hatke

Different, unconventional, or unique.

general · Hindi

Hawa

Air or wind in Hindi and Urdu.

general · Hindi

Jaan

A term of endearment meaning 'life' or 'beloved'.

general · Hindi

Jaanam

A term of endearment meaning 'my life' or 'beloved'.

general · Hindi

Jhagmag

Bright, sparkling or glittering.

general · Hindi

Jhakaas

An expression meaning excellent or superb.

general · Hindi

Jigar

A term of endearment meaning 'heart' or 'liver'.

general · Hindi

Jigri

जिगरी

A close friend or buddy, often used affectionately.

general · Hindi

Kaali-peeli

काली-पीली

KAH-lee PEE-lee

Mumbai's iconic black-and-yellow taxis

general · Hindi

Kaand

A dramatic or scandalous event or incident.

general · Hindi

Kaccha limbu

कच्चा नींबू

KAH-chah LEEM-boo

A term for someone inexperienced or naive.

general · Hindi

Kachcha

कच्चा

Raw, unripe, or unfinished; often used to describe incompleteness.

general · Hindi

Kadak

Strong, intense, or robust, often used for tea or coffee.

general · Hindi

Kalti

कल्टी

A slang term meaning to leave or exit abruptly.

general · Hindi

Kantaap

कंटाप

A hard slap or blow, often used humorously.

general · Hindi

Katta

कट्टा

A place for friends to hangout

general · Hindi

Keeda

कीड़ा

A Hindi slang term for an obsession or bug.

general · Hindi

Khadoos

A grumpy or irritable person.

general · Hindi

Khali

Empty or vacant in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Khali-peeli

खाली-पीली

KHAH-lee PEE-lee

A Hindi expression meaning 'for no reason' or 'without purpose'.

general · Hindi

Khalnayak

खलनायक

A villain or antagonist, especially in films.

general · Hindi

Khushi

Happiness or joy in Hindi and Urdu.

general · Hindi

Kutta

कुत्ता

A common term for 'dog' in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Kya

A Hindi word meaning 'what'.

general · Hindi

Lafda

लफड़ा

A commotion, trouble, or problem.

general · Hindi

Lagori

लगोरी

A traditional Indian game involving a ball and a pile of stones.

general · Hindi

Loot

Stolen goods, especially during war or riot.

general · Hindi

Luka-chuppi

LOO-ka CHOO-pee

A traditional Indian hide-and-seek game.

general · Hindi

Maalamaal

मालामाल

Wealthy or rich, often used to describe someone with abundant wealth.

general · Hindi

Masoom

मासूम

Innocent or naive, often used to describe a person.

general · Hindi

Memsahib

मेमसाहिब

Respectful Indian English term of address for a European or upper-class lady — historically colonial.

general · Hindi

Nakhra

A display of exaggerated pride or vanity, often playful.

general · Hindi

Namak

Salt, a common seasoning and preservative.

general · Hindi

Nukkad

नुक्कड़

A street corner or small neighborhood gathering place.

general · Hindi

Pakao

A Hindi slang term meaning to annoy or bore someone.

general · Hindi

Pakka

पक्का

Authentic, genuine, or solidly constructed.

general · Hindi

Panga

A Hindi slang term for a quarrel or confrontation.

general · Hindi

Paseena

पसीना

Sweat or perspiration.

general · Hindi

Pukka

पक्का

Genuine, solid, properly made — an Indian English adjective meaning "the real deal".

general · Hindi

Raapchik

Slang for something stylish or attractive.

general · Hindi

Raita mat faila

મગજમારી

RY-tah maht FAI-lah

A Hindi phrase meaning 'don't spread the raita'.

general · Hindi

Rokda

रोकड़ा

Slang term for cash or money in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Sahi

Correct or right in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Sala

A term for brother-in-law, often used colloquially.

general · Hindi

Shaam

Evening or dusk in Hindi and Urdu.

general · Hindi

Sona

Gold, a precious metal.

general · Hindi

Takla

தேங்காய்

A bald head or a bald person in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Tapori

टपोरी

A slang term for a street-smart, rowdy person in India.

general · Hindi

Tapri

A small roadside tea stall or kiosk in India.

general · Hindi

Tashan

Style, attitude, or swagger often with a confident flair.

general · Hindi

Thakur

ठाकुर

A title used by certain Indian communities, often signifying nobility or landownership.

general · Hindi

Thappad

थप्पड़

A slap or a hit with an open hand.

general · Hindi

Tilchatta

तिलचट्टा

A Hindi term for cockroach.

general · Hindi

Ujala

उजाला

Brightness or light in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Waah

An expression of admiration or approval in Hindi.

general · Hindi

Wallah

Suffix or noun meaning "the one who does X" — the chai-wallah, rickshaw-wallah, etc.

general · Hindi

Yaar

A colloquial term for friend or buddy.

general · Hindi

Yaari

A term for friend or buddy, often used informally.

general · Hindi

Ziddi

ज़िद्दी

Stubborn or obstinate person.

general · Hindi