syntax with heavy use of English words to represent concepts. The following examples illustrates the difference between the syntax of Madras bashai, English and Tamil: English Tamil Madras bashai Go fast! (Verb Adverb) Vegamaa po! (Adverb Verb) Speeda po! (Adverb Verb)(also "Feeda po!") Go straight! (Verb Adverb) Nera po! (Adverb Verb)