noun
- Plural of bidi; thin, hand-rolled cigarettes made in South Asia, typically filled with tobacco and wrapped in a leaf.
Usage: Also spelled 'beedi' or 'beedis'; Common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; Often considered cheaper and more accessible than commercial cigarettes
Examples
- Street vendors in Mumbai sell bidis for just a few rupees.
- He quit smoking bidis after learning about the health risks.
- Bidis are popular among workers in rural areas of South Asia.
- The factory produces thousands of bidis daily by hand.
- Many people consider bidis a traditional form of smoking in India.