idk. i always here ppl using this term and i hav no idea wut it means.
2007-01-15 09:32:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
This is a colloquial name for people of South Asian descent, particularly those of Indian and Pakistani descent, to self describe each other or their community. The term is derogatory outside of the South Asian community.
2007-01-15 11:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by elvisjohn 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
In short desi is a term used when referring to someone who comes from the same area (town, city or country) as the speaker. Mostly used by people of Indian origin for people who come from a village/town.
2007-01-15 18:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by madibazir 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the exact words of Wikipedia, "The term is used to refer to people or things of South Asian origin."
For more information, read their article. And perform an internet search.
2007-01-15 17:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jean Talon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has become a habit of seeing wikipedia for everything.
Desi simply means "of the country" or belonging to the country.
In veterinary science, the term desi is used for certain variety of cattle and poultry. Here what it implies is that it is an "endogenous variety" that originated within the country or region.
2007-01-15 21:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I always use the word "Desi" as a term of endearment for a friend of mine whose name is Desmond.
2007-01-15 17:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by Alwyn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I though Desi was Lucy's husband.
2007-01-15 18:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋