didi
Didi (noun) means a respectful term of address for an older female relative or family friend, used in South Asian English. Example: “She always greets her older cousin as "Didi.”
How to use didi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, respectful way to address an older sister-like figure, common in South Asian communities.
Word forms
didis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi दीदी (dīdī), meaning "elder sister," used as a term of respect.
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What does “didi” mean?
The word “didi” means a respectful term of address for an older female relative or family friend, used in South Asian English. In plain terms, a warm, respectful way to address an older sister-like figure, common in South Asian communities.
How do you use “didi” in a sentence?
Here is “didi” used in a sentence: “She always greets her older cousin as "Didi.".”
What part of speech is “didi”?
“Didi” is a noun.
Where does the word “didi” come from?
The word “didi” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi दीदी (dīdī), meaning "elder sister," used as a term of respect.
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