Monday, January 02, 2006

Paan Holi

Meaning: The art of painting the town red by indulging in paan spitting.
Usage: Paan Holi is the favourite sport of millions of Indians.
Pronunciation: Paan-holy.
Root: Paan (betel leaf in Hindi) + Holi (a riotous festival in India celebrated by spraying or sprinkling colour on each other).