# Jodi

/ˈdʒoʊdi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jodi
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Borrowed from Hindi/Urdu; primarily used in South Asian English or when discussing South Asian social contexts.

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