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Speaking of expressions peculiar to Goa, here is one
I've always found fascinating.
"She is a homely girl".
Now, only in Goa does this expression mean the girl is
happiest serving pattices and making miskut while
simultaneously massaging her father-in-law's feet and
feeding the pet dog, whitey.
This phrase used anywhere else in the world will earn
you (to use another Goan expression), one tight slap
or fattak. The word homely in general parlance means
unattractive and shorn of embellishment.
Here is another phrase commonly used in Goa that I
find intriguing.
"She's a simple girl".
Why is this phrase used as a compliment? When did it
become fashionable for a girl to be a simpleton? Why
shouldn't girls be eccentric, opinionated, forward,
smart, glamourous, anything but simple?
selma
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