noun
didi
noun
1
A respectful term of address for an older female relative or family friend, used in South Asian English.
"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.