patna
patna Lexical Profile
• noun
The capital and largest city of the state of Bihar in northeastern India, situated on the southern bank of the Ganges River.
American A close friend, associate, or companion (derived from a phonetic spelling of 'partner').
"I've known him since we were kids; he's my main patna."
Word Nuance & Usage
Capitalized, Patna refers to the historic Indian city; written in lowercase within American slang, it is a phonetic spelling of 'partner' used to denote a close friend.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The Indian city's name is believed to derive from 'Patan', the name of the Hindu goddess Patan Devi, or from 'Pattan' meaning port in Sanskrit. The slang usage is a Southern US and African American Vernacular English (AAVE) phonetic spelling of 'partner'.
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