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Word of the day: Kaampalai

In the bazar of my town Honavar, one of the most common expressions heard is "kaampalai". I also use it in Konkani, but I really hadn't found a good equivalent in other languages (Indian or English). Then I read Dave Winer's comment on current Debt Ceiling Crisis. He bluntly said "Do your f**king jobs!" And it occurred to me. That's exactly what "kaampalai" means! It is not vulgar, but as insulting. Today I want to shout a loud "kaampalai" to politicians in USA (who are behaving just like politicians in India) and to politicians in India (who are behaving just like they have always done). (Comments Disabled for Now. Sorry!) First Written: Thursday, July 14, 2011 Last Modified: 7/14/2011 11:20:45 AM

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