Word
jodi
Phoneticsjo·di
/ˈdʒoʊdi/
Definition
n. a pair or couple of people, especially in South Asian cultures. It is often used to describe a husband and wife or two people who look good together.
n. a pair or couple, specifically within a South Asian cultural context. Frequently refers to a married couple or a romantic partnership considered well-matched.
Examples
“They make such a beautiful jodi together.”
“The wedding guests remarked that the bride and groom were a perfect jodi, matching each other in both spirit and style.”
“In many Bollywood films, the central narrative arc depends entirely on the chemistry between the lead jodi, whose eventual union satisfies the audience's desire for a harmonious romantic resolution.”
Examples
simple
“They make such a beautiful jodi together.”
contextual
“The wedding guests remarked that the bride and groom were a perfect jodi, matching each other in both spirit and style.”
complex
“In many Bollywood films, the central narrative arc depends entirely on the chemistry between the lead jodi, whose eventual union satisfies the audience's desire for a harmonious romantic resolution.”
Usage
Borrowed from Hindi/Urdu; primarily used in South Asian English or when discussing South Asian social contexts.
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