How modern Marathi authors use "Gavran" (rural/raw) language to depict the lives of the working class, sometimes including slang for authenticity.

In contemporary digital spaces, the term "Zava Zavi" is often searched for in the context of adult content, erotic stories (often called "Marathi Katha"), or vulgar memes. Because it is a highly explicit term, it is frequently flagged by content filters on social media platforms.

How Persian, Sanskrit, and English have influenced Marathi vocabulary over centuries.