Used to denote a seat exclusively for ladies. If a man is found sitting on this seat (usually in a bus or train) he will be gently told to move over as it is a ladice seat. This is probably one of the few times the Indian male displays charming manners by quietly moving without any argument to another seat.

Accompanied by a squeezed up facial expression and a side to side nod, it is used when asking someone to politely make a minor adjustments either to their bodily movements or attitudes.

this is used to denote a higher level of cunning, back stabbing, connivance and other such common traits often associated with India's unscrupulous politicians.

Usually means place of birth or hometown. Often heard when people at work are applying for leave and in response to the question of whereabouts this familiar word pops up!

Used often to enquire if there is a surprise/anything unique/different/ news that is unheard of as yet.

Used by older family members to describe those who according to them are fair and lovely (read: beeauutiful!). Nothing is worse than going over to greet family (specifically toothless grannies) after a long time with the tormenting thought that you will be publicly greeted with a needling comment about how the sun has taken away all the beauty that you ever possessed!

drama queen, over reacting to something

Used to describe something super

referring to someone who is super duper cool or even describing something that as the name suggests is more that what can be handled at the time in a positive way. However the key here is the way it is said...often either with a cocky undertone or an excited squeek.

often exclaimed in disgust with a biting of lower lip to indicate displeasure