pai
Dad (affectionate) (DR)
Definitions
An affectionate clip of 'papá' for one's father, and a friendly address for a man.
pai In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Dominican Spanish; clipped from 'papá/padre'.
People Also Ask
What does 'pai' mean?
It's an affectionate Dominican clip of 'papá' meaning 'dad'; it also works as a friendly way to address a man.
Where does 'pai' come from?
It's shortened from 'papá' or 'padre' in everyday Dominican speech.
How do you use 'pai'?
Use it for your father or as a warm greeting to a male friend, like 'gracias, pai' (thanks, man).
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