It's the best way to describe happiness. Something nice happened? Full hawa. You got a job? Full hawa. No traffic on Elphinstone Road bridge? Fullest hawa!
Full hawa
Meaning: Full hawa is a term I picked up during my college days in Pune, and have heard it in Bombay as well. I think it's a pan-Maharashtra word. It's the best way to describe happiness. Something nice happened? Full hawa. You got a job? Full hawa. No traffic on Elphinstone Road bridge? Fullest hawa!
Anirban Dasgupta is a stand-up comedian
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates