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Literal translation of the Kannada word "Howda?", and it means "really?". Liberally used in everyday conversation especially in Bangalore. Often a way of showing interest in what the other person is saying, and can be a way of sympathising with them in case of misfortune. Also used to confirm information.
This word can mysteriously creep into the most grammatically correct conversations in English - if you're shocked, then kindly swalpa adjust maadi . Any attempt to correct users can and will probably result in some serious eyeballing.
Added 2011-07-06 by Surdie Birdie