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India slang
Friend; buddy.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
India
Formality
Informal.
dost means Friend; buddy. It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"dost" means Friend; buddy. In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend.
Friend; buddy (revived from Squid Game, can imply a close, trusted bond, potentially ro...
Cool; carefree; with a relaxed and stylish attitude.
Style; attitude; a cool and fashionable swagger.
My boyfriend or a close male friend. Derived from the English "chum."
A street hooligan; a rough, uncultured person (often used for specific Mumbai street cu...
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "dost". The entry is associated with India, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as India slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
"bae" is related, but the tone and exact meaning may differ. Compare the example sentences before swapping one for the other.
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