NITK has a lingo which is unique in its own way. Its stupid, funny and very very attractive. Its a language with out grammer. Just blurt the word and your idea is conveyed, almost always with a giggle. Here is a compilation (There are too many, I'm sure I would have missed out on a few).
- Swamy
Refers to any one whose name you do not know and desperately want to call. Especially, shopkeepers, bus conductors, mess workers, xerox guys, auto driver...
- Sweeper
They crawl under beds and tables to remove dead spiders, bits of paper and irritating cobwebs. Generally, have a dressing sense that resembles an Afghan warrior (Atleast ours!)
- Bullet Proof
Refers to Parota. They are the pride of every mess. The harder they are the more in demand they are by a selected few. I wonder why the recipe isn't patented. Think of Kargil!
- Shit Dal
Refers to the thick, jelly like substances that goes with roti. Prepared more often in Bombay mess II.
- Puke Dal
Prepared in each and every mess. This dal is prepared using a formidable recipe. The end product is a liquid with dal settled at the bottom covered with brown water. When mixed with rice, it makes the guy sitting next to you leave his plate and walk away out of disgust!
- Samaga's Left Ball
It derives its name from the proclaimed similarity to the left testicle of the former DOSA and retired Professor of Civil Engineering Dr. B.R. Samaga. Its characteristics are: brown in colour, has a rocky texture, spongy interior and toxic taste. It is served as a ball in a stainless steel bowl with "droppings" on it. To the unknown, this is the delicious Malai Kofta Curry.
- "Sidaaaahhh"
An expression (very loud and aggressive) used at times of desperation by the mess manager of the Bombay Mess II. The scream results in a cleared path for the mess swamy to get his pile of plates to the dinning tables.
- Pilot
- DOSA
- SAC
An acrony for Student Activity Centre. It signifies the gay pride of NITK. A very busy place during the weekend and Inci. it is the home of the Film's club and the many NITK despo's.
- Krishna's
By default, this word ends with a question mark. Asking some one on whether he want to come and have a Krishna's samosa, Krishna's coffee, ciggy, lassi or cool drink.
- Pehelwan
Synonymous to Paradise to the sutta lovers. This place got shifted a few feet away from the road to pave way for the upcoming 4 lane highway. The name was bestowed by our KREC seniors in recognition of the muscular body of its proprieter Sitaram. Ask him for a chuski and you would get an unfriendly stare. Only sutta, chai and cool drinks please!
- Mustafa
Two persons work here, Akbar and Mustafa. The funny part is, none of us know who is who. So, both are called Mustafa! Renowned for their delicous cane juice priced at Rs. 4 after a sumptious snack at Sundars.
- Sundar's
Sundar, brother to Sitaram a.k.a Pehelwan is the most eagerly awaited proprieter by the NITK junta. At 5.30 you would find people all over the place shouting, "Sundar, single bread omlet", "Special egg roti"...
- Kadle
Priced at Rs. 2 a packet, kadle are the prefered munchies while having a bottle of beer or a peg of whiskey at GB.
- Kadle Pudi
Kadle Pudi is the Kandoo bhel puri. Priced at Rs. 5 a packet, this savory can be eaten by chosing any of the four degrees of spice - kadimi khara (little spice), medium khara (medium spice), jasthi khara (lots of spice), andhra khara (ultimate spice). Dare not try the highest level of khara. He will serve you a packet of kadle pudi, half filled with chilli powder and with a smirk on his face.
- Reddi's
This shop is less frequented by the boys. Its income is from the girls and the couples. It comes into picture only when one has to book a ticket to Bangalore when Shanbouge runs out of them. And for cell phone recharge cards.
- Trip C
Trip C is a short form to the the acronym of the Central Computer Center (CCC) !!! It consists of over 200 computers, half of them filled with porn downloaded by the frustrated first years. Trip C also houses the "black listed" server of the Institute and a forgotten super computer PARAM 10000.
- Thadambail aka Thadam
The only time you would find a student here is beween 5.05 A.M. to 5.45 A.M. Beyond these timings, thadam is a forgotten destination no matter what. Their main customers are quakers, dopers, arbit loafers of NITK and daily wage workers sleeping around.
- Kalash
The only suppliment to mess food for a budgeted price and no transportion costs. A meal here with out either a plate of mushroom chilly, paneer chilly or liquor of choice is a sin. The first question asked as soon as one enters Kalash is "Are any huts free???". At the end of every meal, you will inevitably end up scolding the waiter for poor service, unless it's Waiter No. 1!
- GB
For the nerds of both gender, it refers to the toxic Girls Block. For the rest, its the holy Garuda Bar.
- Quart
Unaffordable under normal circumstances, a quart stands for 180 ml of hard liquor. The only place you would hear it being spoken is at GB. Thats because you wouldn't find a menu card offering so much liquor at one shot.
- Pint
- Stuff
A tricky word. Its the mother of all intoxicants to a selected few. This thing tends to take its associates for un unforgettable "trip", whether its while fetching it or while flying on it.
- APD
Acronym for Assistant Physical Director. No matter what, the abbreviation will symbolize the current "Physical Director" Mr. Shivaram for eternity.
- Con
Short form for Convener. Most sought after position by the final years, I guess because of it similarity to the word "Don" phonetically and in the manner in which they run their respective clubs/committees.
- RC
Acrconym for Recreation Committee. There shall be no further elaboration on this topic.
- LL
Aahh... Liquid Lounge. Will always have a nostalgic touch.
- DT
The darkest, shadiest, most crowded, smokiest (acknowledged by the avid smokers) pub in the vicinity of NITK. Down Town, is home to the rockers of NITK.
- "Bhen Chod"
Abusive it may sound, this word will never be catogarized so in NITK. "Bhen chod" has a lot of significance on campus. Firstly, Its more like a full Stop for a Northie. Every sentence spoken will inevitabley end with "Bhen Chod". Secondly, you can never keep a count on the number of times its been spoken. Thirdly, if a Northie does not utter it, it signifies that both of you have a very formal relation!
- DC
Down Co-operative a.k.a Down Cops, usuall refers to Gurudev bakery. Populour for the beloved DC aunty, noodles, juices and other savories. And for shaddy stories such as prostitution rackets being run behind it!
- Main Lobby
- Red Bench
The second populor useless item on campus (first being that funny structure behind main building). Any one sitting on it would be looking at an empty road followed by a reatarded fountain. This seat is reserved for the gay couples of the Institute. I guess due to its dark history its been painted green now, too bad. You can never leave the bench with out an ear full from Pilot.
- Shit Attack
Coined by the funniest bum of final year, Anil Shenoy. This word shall go down in to history as one of the funniest words contributed by the final year batch of 2007 to NITK lingo. Coined during the morning EnC hours, Shit Attack means a sudden, uncontrollable feeling to excrete in the middle of a class.
- Workshop
None can walk past the workshop with out a sarcastic smirk on their face while watching the first years sweat their asses off! Known for the daring and dashing Alex and his fantasies. This place has an atmosphere that resembles more of an army barrack than a simple, ordinary workshop. Will be remembered for perfection in terms of holding equipment, measurement and discipline.
- John D
The biggest irritant of the EnC department. He is a big mystery, right from his physical appearence to the way his brain works. The mysticism surrounding his wig and the countless stories related to it can be compared to those of the sightings of the Yeti in the Himalayas. His flawless ideas such as half attendence, chosing worst 2 out of 3 for internal evaluation, negative marking for fill in the blanks are the most fantastic!
- MOM
I rather not write about her, a visual sighting is necessary to understand her better. Her laughter is a stunner!
- Triple Egg Burji
Included it here because it sounds very funny. Sundar Special!
- NC
NC orginally refered to the dim lit SGP canteen beside the gym. Famous for its lime juice and non stop screening of FTV on its TV this place was shut down in 2004. The baton then passed on to SNP and now the 2nd block thing.
- Express
Refers to the fast buses to Mangalore and Manipal. The conducters get really pissed off if you buy a ticket for a journey from college to Surathkal town or vice versa. Reason being, "Tires get worn out due to braking!".
- Normal
Slower buses. Have big windows so more dust enters in.
- Veera Kannadiga Party
Formed to fight anything said against Karnataka. This party mainly comprises of boring NK's and jobless Bangy's. Their moment of glory was when they showed their support towards their fellow Kandoo who got a flying kick (karate style) on his face by a Pakjum.
- Pakjum
This word refers to any one who is from the North East or is remotely chink. The name comes from fellow tronix mate and chink from Arunachal Pradesh Pakjum Chiram- College bass guitarist and Football Captain.
- L
'L' stands for a "Loser". The most stupidest and irritating lingo of NITK. This particular nonsense has to be used by showing an 'L' using the fingers as well. Courtesy: Base gang of fonal years. Mainly used by the tronux junkies and the base gang.
- Fundae
This particular word is used when he/she does not understand what the other person is talking but wants to show some appreciation to the effort put by the other guy in explaining something totally boring! Or may be not.
- Skul
Means Surathkal. Used because it makes the place look very cool and intersting.
- PD
Stands for Punjabi Dhaba.
- Rinku
The most missed dhaba of NITK. Known for its delicious food, low prices and excellent service. When it existed, it was a mess to many.
- SD
Samudri Darshini. Dono why its famous apart from the view of the sea.
- Bittu's
The veg dhaba on NH17. Cheap and renowned for its sweet lassi.
Can't write beyond this. Writing has started to irritate me. Its getting on to me. I would rather sit idle than write all this. You can chumma go through the words below.
Can't write beyond this. Writing has started to irritate me. Its getting on to me. I would rather sit idle than write all this. You can chumma go through the words below.
- "Killer Da"
- "Bamboooo"
- "Kai"
- Mountain
- G Wing
- H Wing
- Final Block
- Treat
- "Couples Entry Only"
- "How much for stag?"
- PC
- Tronix
- Trical
- Psycho
- MR
- NITK Salute
- NITK Tour
- Super Man
- Stoned
- "Chad gaya Yaar!"
- "Raped!"
- "Chumma"
- "Hazar"
- Party Funda
- Gobi
- Nisarga
- Bico Joy
- Baba
- Cup
