desi

[ˈdeɪsi]

desi Definition

  • 1relating to or coming from the Indian subcontinent or its people
  • 2a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth or descent who lives abroad

Using desi: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "desi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She loves to cook desi food.

  • Example

    He is a desi living in the US.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves both desi and continental cuisine.

desi Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for desi

  • South Asian
  • Indian
  • Pakistani
  • Bangladeshi

Phrases with desi

  • clarified butter made from cow's milk, commonly used in South Asian cooking

    Example

    The recipe calls for desi ghee instead of regular butter.

  • desi daru

    locally brewed alcoholic beverage, often made from sugarcane or rice

    Example

    The villagers were drinking desi daru during the festival.

  • desi girl/boy

    a girl or boy who is proud of their South Asian heritage and culture

    Example

    She is a true desi girl, always wearing traditional clothes and celebrating festivals.

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Summary: desi in Brief

'Desi' [ˈdeɪsi] refers to things or people related to the Indian subcontinent or its people. It can be used as an adjective, such as 'She loves to cook desi food,' or a noun, such as 'He is a desi living in the US.' The term also extends into phrases like 'desi ghee,' which is clarified butter used in South Asian cooking, and 'desi girl/boy,' which refers to someone who is proud of their South Asian heritage and culture.