Sunday, December 25, 2011

Indian English

Glares - sunglasses

Goggles - sunglasses (antiquated term)

Windcheater - windbreaker

Cracker - firework

Bus shelter - bus depot

Jumper - an article of clothing which provides warmth, e.g. a jacket or sweater

Speed hump - speed bump

Petrol - gas

Capsicum - bell pepper

Tiffin - snacks

Cinema hall - movie theater

Rumbler - rumble strip

Fresher - newbie

Maestro - Mastercard in India

Geyser - hot water heater (pronounced "geezer")

Gum  - glue

...to be continued.

2 comments:

Thakman Jones said...

I think you meant petrol in India versus gas elsewhere. I love the use of capsicum.

The Bot said...

Thanks for the correction, 'Hul. I'm going to start using capsicum moving forward.