Bhai

/ baɪ /

noun

1. a title or form of address prefixed to the names of distinguished Sikhs

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bhai¹

from Hindi bhāī , from Sanskrit bhrātr brother

Example Sentences

Sat Bhai has many members, and perhaps before they jolly-well-cut-your-throat they may give you just a chance for life.

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Their astonishment first became known when they were repulsed by the 75th Foot, and were heard to say to one another, 'Arrah bhai!

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The Sath Bhai are usually accounted noisy birds, but they are taciturn in comparison with their long-tailed cousins.

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The sacred crocodiles in the Rajputana lakes are invited to dinner by the Brahmans with "Ao bhai!"

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Not the sweeper and his family, bhai, but we of the kitchen shall have a feast, have no fears.

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