The usage of the modern slang prevalent in the northern parts of India is used similar to the commonly used word, 'Dadagiri' How Dadagiri is used to talk about Dada-like oppressive and intimidating behavior, kotagiri is used to refer to behavior like that of the people of Kota. The term is not about any culture that is native to the place, Kota, but refers to the attitudes, behavior and mindset of students and the young of this generation. This is because Kota is an educational hub and is inhabited by millions of students. This student population is now one of the defining features of the city of Kota, and is what its known for. It is hence that the term, 'Kotagiri' has gained any traction, because of the identity that the city of Kota has built for itself.

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.