டி
Tamil
Etymology 1
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʈi/
Letter
டி • (ṭi)
- the alphasyllabic combination of ட் (ṭ) + இ (i).
Etymology 2
Aphetic form of ஏடி (ēṭi) or அடி (aṭi).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɖi/
Interjection
டி • (ṭi) (Spoken Tamil, familiar, feminine)
- a term of address for a very close female companion or for someone of lower age or status. (less respectful in the latter case)
- (Tanglish) 2011, “Why This Kolaveri Di? (The Soup of Love)”, in 3 (movie):
- (Tanglish)
Usage notes
- Deeply offensive when used on strangers or elders.