Hinglish chat words
Hindi words that appear in English chats across India.
Hinglish chat is half the way India types today. These words are not slang in the strict sense; they are everyday Hindi that slips into English sentences. The list shows the usual Roman spelling, the meaning and a sample line.
Spellings vary, so do not worry about the exact letters. Use the words with people who share your language, and explain them to others.
Yaar
Friend, buddy; also used to add warmth or frustration.
Example: "yaar, come fast"
Bhai
Brother; used for male friends and often for anyone.
Example: "bhai, I will call you"
Scene
Situation or plan.
Example: "what is the scene tonight?"
Timepass
Passing time without a purpose.
Example: "just timepass, nothing serious"
Jugaad
A clever, cheap fix made with what you have.
Example: "I did a jugaad with a clip"
Bindaas
Carefree, cool.
Example: "she is bindaas about everything"
Paka mat
Do not bore me.
Example: "paka mat yaar, say it short"
Funda
Idea or principle (from "fundamental").
Example: "what is your funda?"
Chill maar
Relax.
Example: "chill maar, we have time"
Lafda
A hassle or a fight.
Example: "I do not want any lafda"
Set hai
It is arranged, all fine.
Example: "plan set hai"
Bakwaas
Nonsense.
Example: "this is total bakwaas"
Mast
Great, excellent.
Example: "the food was mast"
Pakka
Sure, definite.
Example: "pakka, I will come"
Chalo
Let us go; also "okay then".
Example: "chalo, see you tomorrow"
Arre
An exclamation of surprise or a way to get attention.
Example: "arre, look at that"
Theek hai
Okay, fine.
Example: "theek hai, send it"
Jaldi
Quickly.
Example: "jaldi aao"
Dhoka
Betrayal, being cheated.
Example: "the shop gave me dhoka"
Sahi hai
That is right, good.
Example: "sahi hai, well done"
Questions people ask
Do these words mean the same everywhere?
Mostly, but not always. Slang changes with the group, the app and the year. Use the meaning here as the usual one and check with the context.
Why is a word not listed?
We list words that are common and not mainly abusive. Tell us on the contact page if you want one added.