'Enthu cutlet' and ‘Let’s put scene’? Aussie calls Bengaluru slang ‘pointless’ and 'made-up'. Desis hit back with savage comebacks

Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, isn’t just famous for its startups and traffic—it also has a language of its own. A mix of Kannada, English, and street-smart humor, the city’s slang has become iconic over the years. From “maga” to “sakkath”, Bengalureans speak in a style that’s as unique as their city. The slang has been a fun part of the youthful identity. But when an outsider questions its roots, it’s bound to stir some laughs and strong opinions. A now-viral Instagram video captures one such moment: an Australian man casually roasting the city’s popular phrases, much to the dismay of a proud Bengalurean.

The light-hearted exchange, originally posted by content creator Aashmika Varma, has sparked a lively conversation about the origins, charm, and randomness of Bengaluru’s slang culture. In the video, the Australian dismisses Bengaluru slang as arbitrary, pointless, and made up, claiming it lacks any real origin. When asked to elaborate, he stands his ground, contrasting it with Australian slang, which he insists has clear roots. Trying to defend her city, the woman fires back with popular phrases like “Enthu Cutlet” and “Let’s put scene,” only to be met with more playful mockery. The Aussie responds with, “Why cutlet?” and “That doesn’t make any sense. This is so dumb,” before adding cheekily, “I love Bengaluru, but it’s stupid.”

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Internet responds

Viewers flooded the comments with hilarious and insightful reactions. One user shared that Enthu Cutlet originated from the Indian Coffee House on MG Road, where eager customers would frequently return for their beloved cutlets. Another explained that many Bengaluru slangs are transliterations from Kannada—for instance, come off is directly borrowed from bandbidu.

Others clapped back at the Australian’s critique by pointing out that Australians say things like arvo, sanger, and crikey, making his argument slightly ironic. Some emphasised that Bengaluru’s slang stems from its linguistic diversity, an urban blend of Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English, making it one of the most cosmopolitan slang cultures in the country.