"Bhabhi" meaning in All languages combined

See Bhabhi on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: bhabhi [alternative]
Etymology: From Hindi भाभी (bhābhī). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|भाभी}} Hindi भाभी (bhābhī) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bhabhi
  1. (South Asia) A title used for a sister-in-law Tags: South-Asia
    Sense id: en-Bhabhi-en-name-yUdYy25w Categories (other): South Asian English
  2. (South Asia) A title used for an elder brother's wife Tags: South-Asia Coordinate_terms: Bhai, Bahu
    Sense id: en-Bhabhi-en-name-KNEk4bFA Categories (other): South Asian English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Female family members, Titles Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 82 10 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 10 80 10 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 7 75 18 Disambiguation of Female family members: 11 83 7 Disambiguation of Titles: 32 63 5
  3. (South Asia) A term of address for any woman of one's age Tags: South-Asia
    Sense id: en-Bhabhi-en-name-RZfn1s5B Categories (other): South Asian English

Alternative forms

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