What is Desi? 'Desi' is a term used to describe people from South Asia. This includes countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Desi populations are also found in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.

"Desi" has been used for years in South Asian communities around the world. However, the term has begun to lose popularity. Various forms of the term have become offensive, depending on the area in which they are used.