Mumbai is famous for its slags or “Bambaiya language” You would see these still being used in real life and movies. The young generation uses this Tapori Language slang a lot. The Mumbaiya language is characterized by its fast-paced, slang-filled, and humorous style, and is commonly used in Bollywood movies and other forms of entertainment originating from Mumbai.
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What does Tapori mean?
Tapori means vagabond or rowdy in Hindi. The most famous taporis were street thugs from Mumbai. Tapori language was their unique way of speaking Hindi. Tapori style was their unique way of dressing.
Mumbaiya slang words and their meanings:
| Slang Word/Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bambaiya language | A blend of Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and English spoken in Mumbai |
| Cut to cut baat karne ka | To speak concisely or briefly |
| Chava or Chavi | Boyfriend/girlfriend |
| Double battery | A person wearing prescription glasses |
| Haila or Aaila | “Oh God” |
| Time khoti mat kar | Do not waste time |
| Kalti | Get lost or goes away |
| Kaiko | Why? |
| Cutting | Half a glass of tea |
| Boss | Form of address to a friend, unrelated person, or stranger |
| Kharcha-paani | To beat up somebody |
| Fultoo | Too good or very cool |
| Talli | Drunk |
| Dedh-foot or Dedh-futya | Refer to a short person |
| Mamu | Depending on the context |
| Waat or Vaat | To be in trouble |
| Paan-patti or Tapri | A small shop selling tobacco, cigarettes, toffees, and optionally, tea |
| Shendi | To make a fool of others |
| Galat Faimi | Misunderstanding |
| Khopche | A secret place |
| Jhakaas Item | A beautiful lady |
| Jyaada RAAG mat de | Don’t just bluff..OK! |
| LOAD nahi lene ka kya | Don’t take much tension |
| Hata Saawan Ki Ghata | I don’t care about it much |
| Raapchik Maal | A charming lady |
| Chikna | Stands for any good-looking fellow |
| Haila ! | “Oh God!” |
| Keeda | An absolute pest |
| Jhakaas | Superb. Excellent |
| Mandvali / Mandavli | Compromise |
| Hajaam | A barber |
| Atrangi | Something extraordinary |
| ChappanTikkli / Punter / Tapori / Shana | Roadside loafer |
| Charsi / Fookda / Soootya | A smoker |
| Raanti / Saand | A boisterous or an exceeding brash guy |
| Bevada / Gutter / Taankee / Batli | A drunkard |
| Rappak | Slap |
| Tapri | A roadside shop |
| Chotay | For any kid working in a Tapri |
| Lukkha | Workless wanderer |
| Ek Dum Jhakaas Bidhu | You are doing great |
| Bidhu or Bidu | My friend |
| Chhappan tikli | One with lots of pimples on his/her face |
| Dhinchak | Stylish |
| Camdi | Refers to a person who runs around girls |
What is the Tapori language?
Tapori translates into slang or informal words/language Hindi. These are typically used by Street thugs in Mumbai and this style of speaking Hindi is called tapori language. You will also see some of this language being used in Hindi films and Cinema.
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Is there any app where I can learn these cool tapori language?
☝️Actually it can effect your English speaking very strongly(if u learns it regularly) btw u can try