Meaning
An exclamation for something exceptionally good, impressive, or brilliant.
Cultural Background
This is the birthplace of the word. It reflects the fast-paced, optimistic spirit of the city. The word is synonymous with 90s Bollywood, specifically actor Anil Kapoor. While originally from Mumbai, it is now used across North India as a 'cool' slang term. Younger generations use it to sound informal and trendy in social media captions.
Keep it casual
Only use this word with people you are comfortable with.
Avoid formal settings
Never use it in a professional email or meeting.
Meaning
An exclamation for something exceptionally good, impressive, or brilliant.
Keep it casual
Only use this word with people you are comfortable with.
Avoid formal settings
Never use it in a professional email or meeting.
Use 'Ekdam'
Adding 'Ekdam' before 'Jhakaas' makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Bollywood influence
Knowing this word shows you understand Indian pop culture.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
यह गाना ____ है!
Jhakaas is used for positive things.
Choose the most appropriate context for 'Jhakaas'.
When should you use 'Jhakaas'?
It is slang and only for casual settings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'How was the trip?' B: 'It was ____!'
It is the only positive adjective in the list.
Match the situation to the correct reaction.
You see a friend's new haircut.
It is a perfect compliment.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह गाना ____ है!
Jhakaas is used for positive things.
When should you use 'Jhakaas'?
It is slang and only for casual settings.
A: 'How was the trip?' B: 'It was ____!'
It is the only positive adjective in the list.
You see a friend's new haircut.
It is a perfect compliment.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, it is strictly slang.
No, it is only for positive things.
No, it is indeclinable.
It originated in Mumbai street culture.
Yes, it is widely understood due to Bollywood.
Yes, if the friend is close.
Use 'Ekdam' before it.
It is an adjective.
Jha-KAAS.
Yes, like Zabardast or Shandaar.
Yes, to compliment them.
Not if used in the right context.
Related Phrases
जबरदस्त
synonymPowerful/Great
एकदम बढ़िया
similarAbsolutely good
कड़क
similarStrong/Excellent
शानदार
similarMagnificent
