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jodi

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒoʊdi// jo·di

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.


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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