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A word used to describe a brown person.
A word only North Indians are allowed to say. They find it extremely offensive if someone else from a different country calls them this. Also Pakistanis are allowed to say this word.
Pretty much the Indian version of The "N" word
Yo, is that brown guy a desi?
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A way for Pakis and Bangladeshis to infiltrate Indian diaspora and leech onto whatever good image Indians create. Also to subvert dumb NRIs to give statements against India.
There's no such thing as an Indian culture, it's called Desi culture
Desi by VertisVoltas May 18, 2021
In Australian slang, a term for an utter fool or a term of abuse for general idiotic behaviour. Also used to describe someone when inebriated. Derived from the name Desmond which is considered an old fashioned name often ridiculed in the manner of Nigel.
"Settle down you desi."

"You are one pissed desi."

"He is acting like a complete desi."

"You desi."
desi by MarkoGabba October 26, 2006
A moron who nods the head sideways for both 'yes' and 'no'. Usually spends entire life 'saving' or 'planning' for the future without living, partying and doing what his own heart desires. Almost always is amazed at and envious of any non-desi for living their life the way it makes them happy, without noticing how easy it is. Thinks he can advance in life by kissing up.
Archana is a desi bitch. Fuck her!
Apu from the the Simpsons is a classical desi buffoon.
desi by Fatih Usta May 24, 2008
She is a wonderful girl and is no shy for anything she can be weird, funny,helpful,and charming she will always be there for you in any way she will fight for u and she will not care she'll do anything to help you be successful and she will be successful in businesses no matter what she will come back and so what she needs to do.
Person:Have u seen Desi she made it to the top

Person 2: Yup I have seen she helped me when I was getting my divorce and she was charming she made me feel better bout myself and that there are more fish in the sea.
Desi by Chucho October 27, 2019
She is my desi
Desi by BadPringle September 13, 2016