Chak De Phatte -though loosely translated as pick up the floorboards is more of a war cry than a housekeeping call. The origins of the phrase lie in the times when the Khalsa i.e. the original warrior Sikhs were formed, they would cross canals and attack Mughal camps in a blitzkrieg attack and then just as they came would retreat leaving the enemy helpless. The sport of tent pegging also evolved from this camp raiding where the riders would remove the pegs of the tents trapping the occupants under, what then used to b a very heavy fabric. While escaping back to their base the Khalsa warriors would dismantle any temporary bridges constructed by them (made out of "Phatte") to prevent the Mughals from chasing them and sometimes to prevent the enemy from escaping, hence the cry "Chak De Phatte". The phrase then acquired the meaning: to complete the route. And is now used as in the figure of "Bring the house down!".
by Sumeru August 31, 2006
Get the chak de phatte mug.A rigged contest, as in the Gore-Bush Presidential contest. Especially the Florida torn chads situation.
(1) Everyone knows that Al Gore won and should be the President right now. Democracy? Yeah, more like DEMONOCRACY! Torn chads my ass!
(2) KATE: Jane, why did Alice get the job instead of you? You have more seniority AND you are more qualified.
JANE: Because Alice is fucking the boss. Torn chads.
(2) KATE: Jane, why did Alice get the job instead of you? You have more seniority AND you are more qualified.
JANE: Because Alice is fucking the boss. Torn chads.
by Mike L. Moore July 9, 2006
Get the torn chads mug.Related Words
chakshu
• chakshay
• Chakshika
• chakshleen
• chakshvir
• chaka
• Chak
• chake
• chaise
• Chaka Chaka
Pronounced "Shayzed". A short form of "Shitfaced", refers to the feeling one encounters when so intoxicated they cannot stand, thus seeking relief from a chaise lounge.
Dave and Phil were pounding beers on the beach all day. I asked them to come to a party but they were already fucking chaised!
by CanaDave October 24, 2009
Get the chaised mug.Chakib is the most beautiful person evar. He has a beautiful heart and soul. He is very careful and makes you always smile. He always makes you feel special in every way. Chakib is the best men evar what you can have!
by Saarsaar June 5, 2019
Get the Chakib mug.a boy named by his father currently being educated at a school in wellingborough. Associates only with gangsta's :)
by HanlauConchelle September 26, 2009
Get the Chakib mug.The perfectly symmetrical 6 or 8 pack abs you would expect to see on a true, genuine, 100% grass-fed Chad, though some moderately aesthetic chadlites have been seen with them as well.
by fucboi9898 July 2, 2019
Get the chabs mug.Sexy man that will leave women dreaming about him. Humble great in bed and has the sexiest smile, smart.
by Chakib June 11, 2018
Get the Chakib mug.