Laundry or washing.
Dhobi
DOH-bee
ˈdəʊbi
Noun
Example Sentences
"Need to do dhobi."
"Dhobi day."
Etymology & History
British military from Hindi dhobi (washerman).
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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