मतलब
Stop annoying or boring me
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Tamil Nadu, social hierarchy is very important. Using slang like this across hierarchical lines (e.g., child to parent) is a major taboo. The phrase is a staple of 'Goundamani-Senthil' or 'Vadivelu' comedy tracks, where one character is a constant nuisance to the other. While understood, Sri Lankan Tamils might use 'உயிரை எடுக்காதே' (Don't take my life) more frequently than the specific 'neck-cutting' imagery common in Chennai. On Tamil Twitter and Instagram, 'கழுத்தறுப்பு' is used to describe cringey content or long, preachy threads.
Watch your tone
If you say this too loudly or aggressively, it can sound like a genuine threat. Keep it light and casual.
The 'Aru' shortcut
Just saying 'அறுக்காதே!' (Arukkāthē!) is often enough and sounds more like a local speaker.
मतलब
Stop annoying or boring me
Watch your tone
If you say this too loudly or aggressively, it can sound like a genuine threat. Keep it light and casual.
The 'Aru' shortcut
Just saying 'அறுக்காதே!' (Arukkāthē!) is often enough and sounds more like a local speaker.
Body Language
Often accompanied by a slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture as if you are sawing something.
खुद को परखो
Which of the following is the most appropriate situation to use 'கழுத்தை அறுக்காதே'?
You are at a party and...
This phrase is informal slang and should only be used with close friends in casual situations.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
அவன் ரொம்ப நேரமா பேசி என் _______ அறுக்கிறான். (He has been talking for a long time and boring me.)
The idiom specifically uses 'கழுத்தை' (neck).
Match the phrase to the correct meaning.
Phrase: 'கழுத்தறுப்பு' (Kazhutharuppu)
The noun form 'Kazhutharuppu' refers to something that is a total bore.
Complete the dialogue.
A: மச்சான், அந்த பழைய கதையைத் திரும்பச் சொல்லவா? B: வேண்டாடா, ஏற்கனவே தலை வலிக்குது, _______!
B is telling A not to bore them because they already have a headache.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासYou are at a party and...
This phrase is informal slang and should only be used with close friends in casual situations.
அவன் ரொம்ப நேரமா பேசி என் _______ அறுக்கிறான். (He has been talking for a long time and boring me.)
The idiom specifically uses 'கழுத்தை' (neck).
Phrase: 'கழுத்தறுப்பு' (Kazhutharuppu)
The noun form 'Kazhutharuppu' refers to something that is a total bore.
A: மச்சான், அந்த பழைய கதையைத் திரும்பச் சொல்லவா? B: வேண்டாடா, ஏற்கனவே தலை வலிக்குது, _______!
B is telling A not to bore them because they already have a headache.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but nobody uses it literally. It's 100% used for boredom or nagging.
Absolutely not. It is very disrespectful to use slang with teachers in Tamil culture.
'Mokkai' is for a bad joke. 'Kazhuthai arukkāthē' is for a person who won't stop talking.
Yes, you can say 'Enakku konjam velai irukku' (I have some work) to politely escape.
Yes, you can say 'Intha puthagam kazhuthai arukkuthu.'
No, anyone can use it to anyone (of the same age/status).
Use the noun form: 'Avan oru kazhutharuppu.'
Yes, but less frequently than in Tamil Nadu.
You will likely get a long lecture on manners (which will be a 'kazhutharuppu' itself!).
To a non-native, yes. To a native, it just sounds like you're annoyed.
संबंधित मुहावरे
மொக்கை போடாதே
similarDon't be blunt/boring.
உயிரை வாங்காதே
similarDon't take my life.
ரம்பம் போடாதே
specialized formDon't use a saw on me.
சாவடிக்காதே
synonymDon't kill me (with boredom).
