desi

/ ˈdeɪsiː /

adjective

1. indigenous or local

   a desi buda

2. authentic

   desi music

Word History and Origins

Origin of desi¹

C21: Hindi, from Sanskrit deśa a country

Example Sentences

One can draw their own conclusions based on that clip, as Desi Lydic does on Tuesday’s episode of “The Daily Show.”

From Salon

What began with resistance to racism culminated in a revolution with the opening of desi pubs.

From BBC

And, as desi pubs grow in popularity across the region, a new documentary - The Rise of Mixy - explores the challenging beginnings of the pubs and celebrates the resistance of British Asians.

From BBC

"So, the desi pub became an extension of their living room."

From BBC

Gurdev feels desi pubs have also helped him reconnect with his Punjabi roots and have "massively shaped" his upbringing.

From BBC