noun General Slang

pai

PY · noun · informal

Dad (affectionate) (DR)

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Definitions

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An affectionate clip of 'papá' for one's father, and a friendly address for a man.

“Gracias, pai, nos vemos luego.”
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pai In A Sentence

Gracias, pai, nos vemos luego.

Origin & Usage

Dominican Spanish; clipped from 'papá/padre'.

Variants papipapá

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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