Hindi Slang and Youth Language You Should Know
- Indian Lingua
- Jul 29
- 4 min read
Are you learning Hindi but still feel lost when you hear young people chatting, texting, or making memes? That’s because, just like English, Hindi is full of slang, and cool phrases that you won’t find in textbooks. If you want to fit in, understand Bollywood movies, or follow Indian memes, you’ll want to add some of these words to your toolbox.
Ready to talk like a local? Let’s dive into the most popular Hindi slang and youth language expressions!
Why Learn Hindi Slang?
Sounds more natural: You won’t sound like a robot or a textbook!
Builds friendships: Youth slang is all about connection and fun.
Helps you understand pop culture: Songs, movies, Instagram Reels, and memes often use slang.
Top Hindi Slang Words and Expressions
1. Jhakaas (झकास)
Meaning: Awesome, cool, fantastic
Example:
तेरी जैकेट तो झकास है!
Teri jacket toh jhakaas hai!
(Your jacket is so cool!)
2. Bakwas (बकवास)
Meaning: Nonsense, rubbish, stupid talk
Example:
ये मूवी बिलकुल बकवास है!
Ye movie bilkul bakwas hai!
(This movie is total rubbish!)
3. Funda (फंडा)
Meaning: Concept, trick, idea (from “fundamental”)
Example:
ये मैथ्स का फंडा समझ गया?
Yeh maths ka funda samajh gaya?
(Did you get this math concept?)
4. Mast (मस्त)
Meaning: Great, awesome, fun, chill
Example:
कल पार्टी मस्त थी!
Kal party mast thi!
(The party yesterday was awesome!)
5. Chill maar (चिल मार)
Meaning: Relax, take it easy
Example:
एग्ज़ाम्स हैं, फिर भी चिल मार!
Exams hain, fir bhi chill maar!
(It’s exam time, but still relax!)
6. Jugaad (जुगाड़)
Meaning: Life hack, quick fix, workaround
Example:
कुछ जुगाड़ लगा के आ जा!
Kuch jugaad laga ke aa ja!
(Figure something out and come!)
7. Scene kya hai? (सीन क्या है?)
Meaning: What’s happening? What’s the plan?
Example:
आज रात का सीन क्या है?
Aaj raat ka scene kya hai?
(What’s the plan for tonight?)
8. Fattu (फट्टू)
Meaning: Coward, scaredy-cat (mildly teasing)
Example:
बंजी जंपिंग? मैं नहीं, मैं फट्टू हूँ!
Bungee jumping? Main nahi, main fattu hoon!
(Bungee jumping? Not me, I’m a scaredy-cat!)
9. Ghanta (घंटा)
Meaning: No way, yeah right, as if (sarcastic)
Example:
वो तो घंटा होमवर्क करेगा!
Woh toh ghanta homework karega!
(As if he’ll ever do homework!)
10. Bhai/Bhaiya (भाई/भैया)
Meaning: Bro, dude, mate
Example:
क्या बोलता भाई?
Kya bolta bhai?
(What’s up, bro?)
11. Yaar (यार)
Meaning: Friend, mate, “man”
Example:
यार, तुम कितने लेज़ी हो!
Yaar, tum kitne lazy ho!
(Man, you’re so lazy!)
12. Tashan (टशन)
Meaning: Attitude, style, swagger
Example:
उसकी वॉक में क्या टशन है!
Uski walk mein kya tashan hai!
(He has so much style in his walk!)
Must-Know Hinglish Phrases
Mixing Hindi and English is a trademark of Indian youth talk! Here are popular examples:
तू टेंशन मत ले।Tu tension mat le.(Don’t worry about it.)
फुल ऑन एन्जॉय कर!Full on enjoy kar!(Enjoy to the fullest!)
सीन सेट है!Scene set hai!(The plan is ready!)
टाइमपास कर रहे हैं।Timepass kar rahe hain.(Just hanging out, killing time.)
सीन टाइट है।Scene tight hai.(The situation is difficult—or, sometimes, really cool.)
Example Youth Conversations
Chat Example 1:A: भाई, आज सीन क्या है?Bhai, aaj scene kya hai?Bro, what’s the plan today?
B: कुछ नहीं यार, बस घर पे चिल मार रहे हैं।Kuch nahi yaar, bas ghar pe chill maar rahe hain.Nothing yaar, just relaxing at home.
A: कल मैच देखने चलें?Kal match dekhne chalein?Shall we go watch the match tomorrow?
B: बिल्कुल! झकास आइडिया है।Bilkul! Jhakaas idea hai.Absolutely! That’s an awesome idea.
Chat Example 2:A: एग्ज़ाम के लिए रेडी?Exam ke liye ready?Ready for the exam?
A: अरे, जुगाड़ लगा ले यार!Arre, jugaad laga le yaar!Come on, find a hack yaar!
Desi Memes and Pop Culture
Many Indian memes, Reels, and viral videos are loaded with slang and Hinglish. Knowing words like “फंडा,” “जुगाड़,” “चिल मार,” or “टशन” will help you get the joke and join the fun on social media.
Youth Slang in Bollywood and Indian TV
Watch movies like Gully Boy, Student of the Year, or Chhichhore. Listen to their dialogues and you’ll hear plenty of youth slang and Hinglish.Music videos, especially in Indian rap/pop, are also full of trendy phrases.
Quick-Reference Slang Table
Slang | Hindi Script | Romanized | English Meaning |
Jhakaas | झकास | Jhakaas | Awesome/Cool |
Bakwas | बकवास | Bakwas | Rubbish/Nonsense |
Mast | मस्त | Mast | Great/Fun |
Chill maar | चिल मार | Chill maar | Relax |
Jugaad | जुगाड़ | Jugaad | Hack/Fix |
Scene kya hai | सीन क्या है | Scene kya hai | What’s the plan? |
Fattu | डरपोक | डरपोक | Coward |
Bhai/Bhaiya | भाई/भैया | Bhai/Bhaiya | Bro/Dude |
Yaar | यार | Yaar | Friend/Man |
Tashan | टशन | Tashan | Attitude/Swagger |
Tips for Using Slang
Listen first: See how friends or movie characters use these before you try them.
Keep it friendly: Some slang is playful, but a few words can be rude—use wisely!
Mix with confidence: Don’t worry about perfect Hindi; mixing is totally normal!
Stay updated: Slang changes quickly. Follow Indian memes, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest.
Learn More
Try Hindivist for modern vocabulary games and language practice.
Watch Bollywood movies, listen for new slang, and try using them with friends.
Follow Indian pop culture YouTube channels, meme pages, or podcasts.
Final Word
Slang is all about connection, fun, and sounding current. The next time someone asks, “सीन क्या है?” (Scene kya hai?), you’ll know just how to answer! So throw in a little “झकास,” “मस्त,” or “जुगाड़” in your next chat and see how quickly you blend in.
Ready to level up your Hindi? Try out a new slang phrase today and enjoy the smiles and laughs it brings!