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jodi

Jodi (noun) means In South Asian English, a pair or couple, especially a matched or well-suited one. Example: “Fans loved the on-screen jodi in the new Bollywood film.”

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In South Asian English, a pair or couple, especially a matched or well-suited one.
"Fans loved the on-screen jodi in the new Bollywood film."

How to use jodi

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In plain EnglishA pair — often used for a couple that works or looks good together.

Common pairings
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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi जोड़ी (joṛī) or Marathi जोडी (joḍī), meaning "pair," popularized partly through Bollywood.

Origin: Hindi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jodi” mean?

The word “jodi” means in South Asian English, a pair or couple, especially a matched or well-suited one. In plain terms, a pair — often used for a couple that works or looks good together.

How do you use “jodi” in a sentence?

Here is “jodi” used in a sentence: “Fans loved the on-screen jodi in the new Bollywood film.”

What part of speech is “jodi”?

“Jodi” is a noun.

Where does the word “jodi” come from?

The word “jodi” comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi जोड़ी (joṛī) or Marathi जोडी (joḍī), meaning "pair," popularized partly through Bollywood.

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