The Mappila slang, known as Bishaayam or Thoudaram, developed uniquely in Mappila areas, where people spoke Malayalam in a distinct way, blending the local dialect with Arabic and Persian words. Examples:
Their proverbs, called Mappila Chollu, carry insights into their life and traditions. Like other communities whose proverbs are shaped by their social structure, Mappila Muslims use expressions influenced by their cultural and religious milieu. Some examples include:
Many Arabic and Persian words have been integrated into Kerala's local dialect, like Achar, Kaki, Kachara, Shaithan, Balal, Museebath, Shujai, Parudeesa, Vanku, Sarbat, Sahib, Beevi, Biriyani, Kabab, Sirva, Sarbat, and Urumal.
Additionally, judicial, revenue, and military terms introduced by the Sultans, Mughals, and Mysore rulers continue to influence the language today. Examples include Jilla, Taluk, Tahsildar, Subedar, Havildar, Yadast, Nakkal, Nikuthi, Ameen, and Jamedar— all derived from Persian.
