Meaning
To exaggerate or boast about something.
Cultural Background
In Delhi/Punjab, this is extremely common in daily banter. Used among colleagues to describe someone who takes credit for others' work.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It is offensive to superiors.
Meaning
To exaggerate or boast about something.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It is offensive to superiors.
Test Yourself
Which sentence correctly uses 'फेंकना' as slang?
A) वह कचरा फेंक रहा है। B) वह अपनी सैलरी के बारे में फेंक रहा है।
A is literal (throwing trash), B is slang (boasting).
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesA) वह कचरा फेंक रहा है। B) वह अपनी सैलरी के बारे में फेंक रहा है।
A is literal (throwing trash), B is slang (boasting).
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is an accusation of lying.
Related Phrases
हवा में बातें करना
synonymTalking in the air
