Sujata (Jul 03, 2002 03:47 p.m.):
Dear all:
I have complied a list of words for this first ever to be published Jat Dictionary, please add on any words…It is all in the spirit of fun, no offence or pun intended….
Jat: A handsome, brave, honest, hard working, stubborn, easily provoked, male of robust physique, found in Haryana, Paar, and dilli suba
Jatni: A female form of the above - only more beautiful... also known as lugaai
Haryana: Birthplace of Jat
Dilli Suba:A term commonly referred to Jat villages around Dilli
Paar: Another name for UP
Rohtak: Lifeline of Haryana
Bhadargadh: In between Rohtak and Dilli
Jhajher: A city far away in Haryana
Jhunjhunu: Farther away in Haryana…
Haryana Roadways: Space shuttle that connects Haryana with Dilli Suba, and Paar
Tau: An elderly man, with lot of time on hand, often found traveling in Haryana Roadways, asking directions for Rohtak, Jind or Hissar
Tai: An elderly woman traveling along the same route as Tau
Doga/Baint: Tau's alter ego, a wooden stick
Lath: Jat’s missile defence system...a wooden log - if you see one run for your life…
DTC: Mode of transportation for Jat boys and girls from dilli
Geetaan aali: lugaai with her congregation
Chontry:A bench near your doorstep, birthplace of grapevine
Bagad: an open inner courtyard
Saal/Dalaan: Master bedroom facing bagad
Obra: Smaller room adjacent to saal
Aala: A low level shelving unit
Taand: A high level shelving unit in the saal
Khooti: An in-built, multipurpose wooden hanger, found throughout the Jat dwelling
Chubaara: obra on the first floor
Gobar: Cow dung; Thaypadi:Cow dung cake; Gosa:/gosay: Jumbo size cow dung cake
Bitoda:A triangular storage for gosay
Haara: A clay oven (uses gosay)
Jhaab: An earthen pitcher for storing seet
Seet:A favorite beverage that pleases a Jat's heart and soul
Khaata Ghol: Process by which a favorite seasonal recipe (Raabdi) is made
Teekda: Jumbo chana bread
Gantha: A Jat veggie delicacy, main dish
Choorma:A Jat delicacy made of ghee, sugar and bread
Thaali: Large bowl used to cool and drink milk
Boonga:A dome shaped huge structure made of husk, to store husk
Jhod: The village pond, swimming pool, and communal laundromat
Gabha: old, worn out clothes
Goodad: old, worn out clothes, turned into a mattress
Dulandhi: A Jat festival in March, when for a day the Jat women get a license to kill…...I mean to beat men folk
Kanagat: Time to remember your ancestors
Doosar: An ancient Jat tradition, a colorful and grand display of household goods, dresses, jewelry, appliances, furniture, and gadgets given to daughter at her wedding
Dahej: Has replaced doosar, with a deeper meaning, adding more expensive and sophisticated household goods.
Bateu: A generic term used for male guest and sometimes a synonym for Jamaai
Goothi Ghalna: Ring ceremony following microscopic & 3D view of the would be bride
Sagaai: "Ring back guarantee" is no longer effective
Aarta:A Kodak moment for the best looking female of the host family
Ghoodchadhi: A Kodak moment for the groom
Baarothi: A Cinderella moment for the bride
Peelia: A disease and also a ceremony for the daughter's first born, called Chhuchhak
Chhuchhak: like a baby shower in the west
Muh dikhai: A belated fee for the 3D view of the bride
For women only tittles or designations:
Nandau: Your husband' sister's husband
Phuphasara: Your husband' father's sister's husband
Taisara: Your husband' father's older brother
Moulasara: Your husband' mother's, brother
Daadas: Your husband' father's father's mother
Peetasara: …….? Now don't expect me know everything!
Feel free to add...
Sujata