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Bambaiya Hindi (also spelled Bambaiyya Hindi) is a dialect of Hindi commonly spoken in and around the city of Mumbai, India. It incorporates words and pronunciations from Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi and English. It is also referred to as known as Mumbaiyya Hindi or Bombay Hindi.

While many such local dialects have evolved in cosmopolitan cities around the world, Bambaiya Hindi is widely known throughout India as a result of its frequent use in Bollywood movies. Initially, this dialect was used to represent crooks and uncouth characters. Lately, however, Bambaiya Hindi has become popular and prominent, particular with the success of the Munnabhai movies, in which the lead characters - being members of the Mumbai criminal underworld - speak entirely in this dialect.

Despite this increase in popularity, this dialect has its critics, and is sometimes seen as being disrespectful and vulgar.

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120-300 or EkSauBees - TeenSau (noun) A type of paan laced with tobacco available in Mumbai (refers to the flavors of tobacco). The term is also used to refer to the person who chews the paan. view view
Aadva-Patta (noun) Literally, it means: "cross-batted shot". It is a cricketing term used to describe a poor batsman. view view
Adda (noun) Meeting place or spot view view
Aila or aayla (interjection)

(Origin: Marathi) literally means '(to) your mother,' an offensive word. In modern use, it is more of an exclamation (like 'Haila') rather than an abuse.

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Akkha (adjective) (Origin: Konkani) Whole, complete. For e.g.,: "Aaj apun akkha botal daroo pi dala." view view
Alibaug se (adverb)

Literally means "from Alibaug." With 'aaya,' it is an euphemism for "stupid." For e.g., "Apun kya alibaug se nahi aaya."

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AndhaDhuni (noun) Literally, it means: "blind shot". It is a cricketing term used to describe a poor batsman. view view
Andwa (noun)

Dick, cock, penis.

Synonym: Baburao

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Apun (pronoun) Me, myself, or oneself. One who hold oneself in high esteem will use 'Apun' for first person. view view
Atrangi (noun)

An imbecile (somewhat similar to Hajaam). It also means something extraordinary.

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