noun
- Plural of beedi; thin, hand-rolled cigarettes made with tobacco wrapped in a dried leaf, popular in South Asia.
Usage: Also spelled 'bidis' or 'beedis'; Commonly used in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh; Often considered cheaper and more accessible than commercial cigarettes
Examples
- Street vendors in Mumbai sell beedies for just a few rupees.
- He bought a pack of beedies from the corner shop.
- Beedies are traditionally made by hand in small workshops.
- Many people in rural areas prefer beedies to factory-made cigarettes.
- The production of beedies provides employment to thousands of workers.