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padi
What does padi mean?
Refers to a close friend, someone you trust and hang out with regularly — like "homie" or "best friend" in English.
"Na my padi be this, we don know ourselves since secondary school."
Origin
From English "buddy/paddy," documented as meaning "close friend" on naijalingo.com.
Frequently asked questions
What does "padi" mean?
It means a close, trusted friend.
Is "paddy" the same word?
Yes, "paddy" is simply an alternate spelling of "padi."
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