noun
yaar
Yaar (noun) means a close friend, pal, or buddy (South Asian usage). Example: “Come on, yaar, don't be so serious.”
noun
1
A close friend, pal, or buddy (South Asian usage).
"Come on, yaar, don't be so serious."
"He's been my yaar since we were kids in school."
2
A romantic partner or lover.
"The song is about pining for a lost yaar."
How to use yaar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, informal word for a friend, widely used across Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi speech.
When to use it
Very casual and conversational, often dropped into English sentences by South Asian speakers.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Hindustani yār, tracing back to Classical Persian yār.
Rhymes for yaar
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What does “yaar” mean?
The word “yaar” means a close friend, pal, or buddy (South Asian usage). In plain terms, a warm, informal word for a friend, widely used across Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi speech.
How do you use “yaar” in a sentence?
Here is “yaar” used in a sentence: “Come on, yaar, don't be so serious.”
What part of speech is “yaar”?
“Yaar” is a noun.
Where does the word “yaar” come from?
The word “yaar” comes from Persian. From Hindustani yār, tracing back to Classical Persian yār.
How many meanings does “yaar” have?
“Yaar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a close friend, pal, or buddy (South Asian usage).
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