dhobi dust
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Laundry detergent in powder form.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dhobi dust” mean?
Laundry detergent in powder form.
Is “dhobi dust” formal or informal?
dhobi dust is generally slang.