Signification
Someone who spends recklessly.
Contexte culturel
In Bengali 'Bhadralok' culture, being an 'Uronchondi' is seen as a lack of 'shonshkar' (upbringing). Saving for a daughter's wedding or a son's education is a primary life goal. Many famous characters in Bengali novels are portrayed as 'Uronchondi' to show their rebellion against societal norms or their tragic downfall. With the rise of credit cards and EMI culture, the term is now used to warn young professionals about debt traps.
Use with 'আস্ত' (Asto)
To emphasize how reckless someone is, add 'আস্ত' (complete) before it: 'আস্ত উড়নচণ্ডী'.
Not for the Poor
Never use this for someone who is struggling with money due to poverty; it sounds very insulting.
Signification
Someone who spends recklessly.
Use with 'আস্ত' (Asto)
To emphasize how reckless someone is, add 'আস্ত' (complete) before it: 'আস্ত উড়নচণ্ডী'.
Not for the Poor
Never use this for someone who is struggling with money due to poverty; it sounds very insulting.
The '-পনা' Suffix
Use 'উড়নচণ্ডীপনা' to talk about the *behavior* itself rather than the person.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
সে এতই _______ যে মাসের ১৫ তারিখের পর তার কাছে আর টাকা থাকে না।
The context of spending all money by the 15th of the month requires 'উড়নচণ্ডী' (spendthrift).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct usage:
The idiom describes a person's nature (স্বভাব) regarding money, not literal flying or eating.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of 'উড়নচণ্ডী'.
Situation: A person buys a luxury car they cannot afford.
Buying something unaffordable is a classic 'উড়নচণ্ডী' move.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesসে এতই _______ যে মাসের ১৫ তারিখের পর তার কাছে আর টাকা থাকে না।
The context of spending all money by the 15th of the month requires 'উড়নচণ্ডী' (spendthrift).
Choose the correct usage:
The idiom describes a person's nature (স্বভাব) regarding money, not literal flying or eating.
Situation: A person buys a luxury car they cannot afford.
Buying something unaffordable is a classic 'উড়নচণ্ডী' move.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. It's like calling someone a 'spendthrift' or 'irresponsible'.
Yes, it is gender-neutral in modern usage, even though 'Chandi' is a goddess.
The opposite is 'হিসাবি' (calculative/thrifty) or 'কৃপণ' (miserly).
Yes, it is equally common in both regions.
Expressions liées
অমিতব্যয়ী
synonymExtravagant
বেহিসেবি
similarCalculation-less
কৃপণ
contrastMiser
লক্ষ্মীছাড়া
similarUnlucky/Wicked
