Most Popular and Funny Punjabi Phrases (with meaning)
Punjabis have always been known for enjoying life to the fullest and for their great humor and the same spirit reflects in the Punjabi language. Punjabi sense of humour is popular, not only in India but also in various other countries. There are multiple funny Punjabi phrases that will make you go ROFL!
Lots of common phrases from the Punjabi language have made their way into other cultures as well. Some of them are reflective of Punjabi tradition and culture but most of them are funny and that’s why they became so popular with the masses.
Have a look at these and see how many do you use or have come across.
Annoyance in the face
Though it is used in a lighter vein these days, it is quite a popular Punjabi phrase used to express annoyance, exasperation.
Surprise, Surprise!
This is more of a figure of speech when something happens accidentally, wrong or right does not matter. There are longer versions of this phrase which are then used to abuse someone in anger.
Just Let It be!
Punjabi version of “Tumse na ho payega!“. This phrase is so very commonly used by the elders when they see the younger ones not able to complete a task to their expectations.
Yeah! Who Cares
A favorite with gossipers. After sharing all the gossips, they tend to end each conversation with “Sanu Ki” meaning “Let it be, how does it concern us”. It is used in other contexts as well to show a lack of concern towards the specific topic or person.
Do Your Best!
This term is quite common nowadays even with non-Punjabis. The colloquial meaning is “come on” or “go for it”, however, it originated as a war cry out for Sikhs.
Ultimate Irony
One of the most popular phrases used by Punjabi fathers to call out their son. The funny part is that it literally means “Son of a Donkey” so the father calls himself a donkey when he uses this phrase. Although the widely accepted usage is that of a funny way to call someone a dumbass.
Get Lost!
We got one from Punjabi Dads, this one is from Punjabi Moms. A very common phrase that we hear every now and then meaning “to get lost.” There are variations like Duffa Ho Aethon meaning “Get lost from here” or Duffa Ho Foran meaning ‘Get lost immediately”
Wassup Bro!
Punjabi style of asking your friends “wassup“?
Welcome Home!
The traditional Punjabi way to welcome guests in the most polite and humble manner.
Behave Yourself!
One of the very few polite ways of a Punjabi telling someone to behave or stay within their limits.
Mind Your Business!
A phrase generally used to tell other people to “mind their own business”
Pretty Good Looking!
Ghaint (meaning ‘awesome’) as a word is used to create various phrases to praise people or their possessions. For example, Tussi Ghaint ho means “you are awesome” and badi ghaint gaddi hai means “awesome car“
A Word that’s a statement in itself
Ainwayi’s literal meaning is “just like that” but it derives its meaning from the context in which it is used. Like when spoken in an irritable tone it means “nonsense”, in a friendly manner it might mean “don’t flatter” so on and so forth.
Keep Calm and speak Punjabi!
A simple phrase mostly used to ask the person to “keep calm” but it has also acquired meanings like “Chill”, “Don’t worry”, “let me handle this” etc
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