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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). First Written: Thursday, July 14, 2011 Last Modified: 7/14/2011 11:20:45 AM

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