Friday, July 11, 2014

The many names of Jalebi



In addition to the name Jalebi, our girl is addressed to in many ways. Some:

Her European name: Jellybean
Colloquial Assamese: Julapi, Jilepi
French: Madame Julliet
Mexican: Jalebi, like Jalapenos.
American: J-Bee
Moslem: Mehjebeen
Bihari: Jalwa
Nickname(s): Jelfi, Jalibi, Jelu, Salebi, Jelpi (?)
Secret name: M*****A
Other name(s): Coco, Chocho, Mocha (sigh, predictable.)

Also responds to: "Who wants a coooookie?" and "Who did?!"

This list continues to evolve and grow. 

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