A British term (sometimes considered offensive) for a person of mixed Romani and non-Romani descent, or historically, a settled traveler.
From Romani 'didi' (female) and possibly a Germanic root; the exact origin is debated among etymologists but likely emerged from Romani communities in Britain during the 19th century.
The word exists in a complex cultural space—it's an insider term that has been reclaimed by some communities but can be offensive when used by outsiders, showing how language reflects power dynamics and cultural identity.
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