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Word: Desi
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
via Hindi from Sanskrit deśa ‘country, land’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdeɪsi
Definition:
of, from, or characteristic of India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh
Short Definition:Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi
Examples:- Priyanka is a true desi girl at heart
- with its desi lyrics and angrezi beats, the song is sure to be a chartbuster
- I have an American accent, but trust me I am very desi!
Definition:
unadulterated or pure
Short Definition:unadulterated or pure
Examples:- desi ghee
Variant Forms:
- deshi
Word: Desi
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdeɪsi
Definition:
a person of South Asian birth or descent who lives abroad
Short Definition:person of South Asian birth or descent
Examples:- the crowd was fantastic, full of desis, we felt like we were playing in India
Variant Forms:
- deshi
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