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Bhabhi
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A term used in South Asian families for a sister-in-law, especially an elder brother's wife.
"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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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi bhābhī, used for an elder brother's wife or as a respectful term for an older woman.