Bhabhi
Bhabhi (name) means a term used in South Asian families for a sister-in-law, especially an elder brother's wife. Example: “His bhabhi cooked a huge feast for the whole family.”
How to use Bhabhi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South Asian family term for a brother's wife, similar to "sister-in-law" but carrying warmer, more familiar overtones.
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His _____ cooked a huge feast for the whole family.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi bhābhī, used for an elder brother's wife or as a respectful term for an older woman.
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What does “Bhabhi” mean?
The word “Bhabhi” means a term used in South Asian families for a sister-in-law, especially an elder brother's wife. In plain terms, a South Asian family term for a brother's wife, similar to "sister-in-law" but carrying warmer, more familiar overtones.
How do you use “Bhabhi” in a sentence?
Here is “Bhabhi” used in a sentence: “His bhabhi cooked a huge feast for the whole family.”
What part of speech is “Bhabhi”?
“Bhabhi” is a name.
Where does the word “Bhabhi” come from?
The word “Bhabhi” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi bhābhī, used for an elder brother's wife or as a respectful term for an older woman.
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