desi

Word derived from Sanskrit. Means "one from our country"; a national opposed to a foreign. Usually refers to people from India, Pakistan, & Bangladesh.

For Indians/Pakistanis/Bengalis abroad, it has become a term that mainly identifies another fellow Indian/Pakistani/Bengali

Yo that guy must be desi, he's brown and hes speaking punjabi!

by Anand March 26, 2005

Desi

A term referring to something or someone who is from the Indian subcontinent. The Indian subcontinent is comprised of the following major countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

Plural form: desis.

This term comes from the word Desh/Des from the Hindi language meaning country or homeland. The term "desi" originally has historical roots from the Sanskrit word "Deshah," which also means country or homeland.

“I saw two hot desis at the party last Friday!”

by Victor D. Patel April 23, 2006

desi

Comes from the Sanskrit "des" or "desh" meaning "country." In South Asia, it is used to refer to something that is done the Indian way -- it can mean "traditional" or, in a pejorative way, "rustic." South Asians abroad use it to refer to anything South Asian, i.e. Indian, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.

Indian-American: I met a couple of desi guys last night.

Indian in India: You want air conditioning so bad? Have it the desi way -- fan yourself with this paper.

by Gummmm August 07, 2008

Desie

A girl that is quite rude, but is one of the most loyal friends you could ever get. She tends to say what's on her mind, not caring if people get offended. If they get offended and she cares about them she'll apologize.

Desie can be a bit mean, but once you get to know her you see she's quite sweet

by Alisha666 July 22, 2011

Desi

One of origin from around the India sub contenent including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

That Desi guy has been getting on my nerves lately!

by Dr. Twist March 27, 2005

Desi

a term describing bangladeshi/pakistani/indian person

hoi hoi check out that desi gyal..shonduri

by bengalikingpin February 14, 2006

Desi

Desi is a special girl who won my heart over after ive been heartbroken n torn apart SEVERAL times. Desi is the girl you can rely on in ANY situation, she'll never leave you hanging and always love you at the end of the day. Desi is one in a million.

That girl aint as good as Desi, thas my WIFE.

by GEBGEBXDESI4ETERNITY August 13, 2021