Diary: daytimer, calendar
Bus stand: bus station
One upon one: how to pronounce 1/1, as in addresses like 56 1/1 Main Street
Naught: the number zero (double naught = double zero)
Power cut: power outage
Kit: a clothing outfit
On leave: on vacation, taking a day off
Lorry: truck
Light Coke: diet coke
Short eats: any kind of small food item (pastries, roti, etc.) that you can take with you
Taxi: three-wheeler, trishaw
Petrol shed: gas station
MC: Majestic City (a local mall)
Take -away: take out
Lift: an elevator
Comments