घण्टाGhanta/ɡʱʌnt̪ɑː/

While "घण्टा" literally means "bell" or "hour" in standard Nepali (depending on context), in contemporary slang—especially among youth and in informal, often masculine speech—it is used as a crude, vulgar expletive, similar to the English word "bullshit" or "nonsense." The term carries a dismissive, sarcastic, or angry tone and is often used to express disbelief, frustration, or contempt. For example, saying "घण्टा हो!" translates to "That's complete crap!" or "What a load of nonsense!" Due to its phallic and scatological undertones (influenced by Indian Hindi-Urdu slang where "ghanta" is used as a euphemism for penis or junk), the word is considered highly informal, rude, and inappropriate in polite or formal settings. It’s frequently used in jest among peers but can be offensive if used aggressively or in the wrong context.