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1. • • The meaning of MADRAS is a large silk or cotton kerchief usually of bright colors that is often worn as a turban.
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     Madras Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What is Madras lingo?

   • “Unlike the kongu slang or the Madurai slang that was used by everyone from the respective regions, Madras lingo’s usage has been limited. The labourers and workers, apart from vendors who were interacting with a mix of people incorporated a cross section of languages, forming a unique vocabulary,” Padmapriya says.

   Madras slang a unique concoction of Chennai, but it is not just Tamil

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   What is Madras Bashai slang?

   • The lines above are in Madras bashai, or a slang that is unique to Chennai. However, it is not Tamil alone, but a mix of Urdu, Telugu and even English. The lingo traces its roots to the British Raj, while there is also a possibility of predating British rule.

   Madras slang a unique concoction of Chennai, but it is not just Tamil

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   What is Madras Tamil?

   • ‘A local dialect spoken in a multilingual context’ — this is how V. Arasu, head of department of Tamil Literature at the University of Madras, describes Madras Tamil. Chennai being a mega metropolis, there are multitudes of people from across India and abroad. It does not take much time to catch up with this slang irrespective of where one is from.

   Madras Bashai – The Flamboyant Lingo of Chennai - Caleidoscope

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   Why is Chennai called Madras?

   • Unique to the city, its origins are tied to the history of the city’s diverse demographic landscape. It is primarily associated with Chennai’s working classes, particularly in north Chennai (where the name “Madras” is still common, despite the name change).

   Madras Bashai: The history and evolution of the city's unique dialect

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3. chennaigaga.com › blogs › newsTop 10 Chennai words you should know in Madras slang aka ...

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   Jul 29, 2022 · Top 10 Chennai words you should know in Madras slang aka Madras Bhashai Madras Bhashai is a quirky twist to certain words in the Tamil language made more delightful by Tamil Cinema.

4. thefederal.com › features › madras-slang-a-uniqueMadras slang a unique concoction of Chennai, but it is not ...

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   Aug 21, 2019 · She observes that Madras bashai had a carefully chosen set of words that were profound. “Imagine calling someone a beimaani (originating from the Urdu word beimaan meaning dishonest). Or for that matter calling someone kasumalam (which actually is Kashmalam meaning garbage in Sanskrit).

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6. www.youtube.com › watchMadras Slang Explained Part - 1 | Madras Updates - YouTube

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   Aug 16, 2022 · It provides a quick overview of the history and development of the well-known Madras slang and explains its origins. #madrasupdates #chennai #madras #madrass...

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7. www.caleidoscope.in › art-culture › madras-bashaiMadras Bashai – The Flamboyant Lingo of Chennai - Caleidoscope

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   Some common slang words in Madras Bashai are: Aapu – failure. Aalinaal Alaguraaja – Jack of all arts. Aattaya poadrathu – to steal. Adjist – adjust. Allo – Hey there! Annthanda po – go that side. Ayye – So? Bulb vanguruthu – to get embarrassed.

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   Nov 23, 2022 · Madras Updates. 5.43K subscribers. 10. 201 views 10 months ago #Chennai #Madras #Madrasupdates. Describes the origins and history of the famous Madras slang, as well as its history....

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Madras_BashaiMadras Bashai - Wikipedia

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   Madras Bashai (Tamil: மெட்ராஸ் பாஷை, lit. 'Madras Language') was the variety of the Tamil language spoken by native people in the city of Madras (officially known as Chennai today) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] .

10. www.thenewsminute.com › tamil-nadu › madras-bashaiMadras Bashai: The history and evolution of the city's unique ...

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    Jun 29, 2019 · This specific dialect of Tamil is popularly referred to as Madras bashai, literally “Madras language” in Tamil. Unique to the city, its origins are tied to the history of the city’s diverse...