15+ Funny Punjabi Slang Words And Phrases

Punjabi slang words

If you have Punjabi friends or if you are going to attend a party with a Punjabi person, you would want to speak in a friendly and colloquial manner. In short, using Punjabi slang words and phrases in such situations is a given.

What’s that? You don’t know any Punjabi slang words? Well, worry not! You can always trust the Ling app to learn colloquial phrases and vocabulary when it comes to Southeast Asian languages, such as the Punjabi language.

Punjabi Slang Words Used In Punjabi Conversation

It is a well-known reality that you can find two things in plenty in any corner of the Indian subcontinent: potatoes and Punjabis! I’m not sure about potatoes, but when it comes to Punjabis, I can’t disagree! These exceptionally warm and good-natured individuals may be found wherever in the region, from north to south, west to east. And if you happen to move toward them, anticipate a lot of Punjabi coming your way.

Here’s your lesson to this endearing language about Punjabi slang words and phrases. It is what you should have on the tip of your tongue unless you want to get bowled over by its quirks!

EnglishPunjabiPronunciationMeaning
HurryਛੇੱਤੀChētīThis expression means to do something immediately or swiftly
GirlਪਟੋਲਾPaṭōlāIt carries for “a hot and fancy Punjabi girl.”
BoyਗਬਰੂGabarūIt means “a young, well-built Punjabi boy.”
Problem/ NoiseਰੌਲਾRaulāIt is perhaps the most indispensable term for every Punjabi, denoting “a really messed up situation.”
ProblemਸਿਆਪਾSi’āpāThis word also means messed up situation. The literal meaning of this word is “trouble.”
HugਝੱਪੀJhapīIt means “to hug,” so if you want to hug someone, you can say “jhappi pao.”

Many Punjabi slang words are disparaging, but they may also be misleading when used in an intimate or friendly tone. Here is Ling‘s list of some of the best, most useful, and trendy Punjabi slang words from the beloved language, translated into English, that you should always have on hand.

Other Punjabi Slang Words And Phrases

Punjabis have long been recognized for living life to the fullest and for their sense of humor, and the Punjabi language reflects this attitude. Punjabi comedy is well-known not just in Pakistan but also in many other nations. Several amusing Punjabi words can make you laugh out loud!

Many prominent Punjabi expressions have made their way into other cultures as well. Some of them represent Punjabi heritage and culture, but most of them are amusing, which is why they have become so common with the general public. Please read them and see how many you use or have come across.

EnglishPunjabiPronunciationMeaning
What’s going on?ਹੋਰ ਕੀ ਚਲਦਾ?Hōra kī caladā?It is a Punjabi version of “what’s happening” or “What’s up?”
I want to kill youਮੈਂ ਤੇਰੇ ਛਿੱਤਰ ਮਾਰਨੇ ਹੈਂMaiṁ tērē chitara māranē haiṁIt is one of the famous Punjabi slang words that come to the mouth of Punjabi (especially Punjabi moms) when someone behaves messy.
Hey, how are you?ਹਾਨ ਵੀ! ਕਿੱਦਾਂ?Hāna vī! Kidāṁ?It is the general way of asking and greeting our companion. It means, “how have you been so far?”
Leave it, let it beਖ਼ੈਰ ਛੱਡੋ ਤੇ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਪਾਓḴẖaira chaḍō tē miṭī pā’ōThis famous slang means “just leave it, bury it.”
What do you think of yourself!ਵਡਾ ਆਯਾVaḍā āyāThis renowned slang can be used in any condition by prefacing whatever the situation’s demand comes up.
Get lost!ਦੂਰ ਫਿੱਟੇ ਮੂੰਹDūra phiṭē mūhaThese Punjabi slang words translate as a curse, which means “may your face burn in a hell.” Remember, it is mainly used in a humorous way.
Son of a liarਖੋਟੇ ਦਾ ਪੁਤਰKhōṭē dā putaraIt is a loving way to express that someone is the son of a donkey (an idiot).
Hurray!ਬੈਲੇ ਬੈਲੇ/ਸ਼ਾਵਾ ਸ਼ਾਵਾBailē bailē/śāvā śāvāUsually, it is an expression of enjoyment.
Go for itਚੱਕ ਦੇ ਫੱਟੇCaka dē phaṭēIt signifies as “Come on, and keep it up!”
Oh, Godਹਾਯੋ ਰੱਬਾHāyō rabāIt expresses the dramatic Punjabi Mommy Moments 
God’s graceਰਬ ਰਾਖਾਂRaba rākhāṁIt literally means “may God be with you.”
What is it to us?ਸਾਨੁ ਕੀSānu kīAn ultimate expression after many gossips
Get lostਫਿੱਟੇ ਮੁੰਹ ਤੇਰੇPhiṭē muha tērēOne of the popular Punjabi slang words or phrases used to express frustration or annoyance.
Let it be, boyਤੂ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੇ ਕਾਕਾTū rahiṇa dē kākāCommonly used by the elders when they see the younger ones not able to complete a task to their expectations.
Get out of hereਡੱਫਾ ਹੋ ਇਥੋਂḌaphā hō ithōṁThere are variants like Duffa Ho Foran means ‘Get lost immediately,” or Duffa Ho Aethon means “Get lost from here.”
Grow up, dude!ਬੰਦਾ ਵਣ ਜਾBadā vaṇa jāOne of the few polite Punjabi slang words to tell someone to stay within limits or behave.
Take a chill-pillਠੰਡ ਰੱਖ ਯਾਰṬhaḍa rakha yāraA simple phrase mostly used to tell the person to “keep calm” or “don’t worry.”
Punjabi Slang Words In Conversation

Master And Speak Punjabi

Do you want to limit your learning journey to just Punjabi slang terms, or learn the language like a native speaker? So, if you want to learn common phrases like, what is your name? (tuhada naam ki hai), my name is (mera naam haga), where are you from? (tusi kithe de ho), or how are you? (tussi kiwen ho?), start learning essential Punjabi words and phrases in Punjabi and Punjabi greetings by the Ling app.

The Ling app is the ultimate answer for language learners who want the best and most helpful app to learn their target language. This app works wonders for beginners, so you should not worry even if you already know nothing about the Punjabi language.

Also, the Ling app will provide you with grammar points, language features, basic conversational phrases, correct sentence structure, pronunciation, etc. It will teach you to focus on all necessary dimensions, such as you will also get knowledge about the exciting and awesome culture of Punjab.

Try downloading one of the best and most fantastic language learning free platforms, the Ling app, on the Play Store or App Store and start learning Punjabi or any other language with us!

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