Definition

I Love You As A Dhost (friend in South Asian slang)—a uniquely South Asian way of expressing deep platonic love that's closer than casual friendship but not romantic, creating the perfect middle ground.

Example Usage

We texted ILYAAD after our hangout because we felt closer but weren't trying to rush things.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ilyaad&defid=4776149)

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