Cardi
Definition
Informal term, especially in British English, for a cardigan—a knitted or crocheted sweater or jacket that opens down the front.
Slang reference to Cardi B, the American rapper, often used to describe someone or something exceptionally cool, bold, or 'the best.'
Combining form (cardi-) from Greek 'kardia' meaning 'heart,' used in medical terms like cardiology.
Examples
Layer that cozy cardi over your tee for instant fall chic—because who needs a full wardrobe when you've got woolly magic?
She's straight Cardi today: dropping bars at brunch and owning the room like it's her world.
My cardi's buttons popped off mid-meeting—turns out it was protesting for more stretchy fabric rights.
Forget therapy; a good cardi hug fixes everything from bad hair days to existential dread.