jee
9.9
A short word said to show respect when speaking to someone
- interjection
- Indian
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jee
- I always greet my teachers with a polite jee when I see them.
Examples
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Ho... jee...
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Zay... jee.
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Thank you for your help, jee; I truly appreciate it.
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When addressing the elderly, it's important to say jee to show your respect.
Surface Forms
jee main
Etymology
Jee as an exclamation comes from the Hindi and Urdu word ji, a polite word linked to a root meaning 'life'. So saying jee when you answer someone is a way to show respect.
