वेल्ला
Hindi
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Punjabi ਵਿਹਲਾ (vihlā) / ویہلا (vehlā), from Sanskrit वेल्य (vēlya, “time”). The spelling in Hindi reflects phonetic gemination following stressed syllables in Punjabi. Some urban legends suggest a relation to Tamil வேலை (vēlai, “job, labour”). Doublet of वेला (velā).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editवेल्ला • (vellā) m
- (Delhi, North India, Bombay Hindi, slang) idler, couch potato; someone who does nothing with their time