/ˈruːpi/ or /ˈruːpɪ/ (ROO-pee or ROO-pee)

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of currency in various countries, especially in Southeast Asia, such as India, Pakistan, and Malaysia.

“The rupie was the official currency of India until the introduction of the rupee in 2010.”

2. noun

A unit of currency in other countries, such as Sri Lanka and Nepal.

“The rupie is the official currency of Nepal.”

3. verb

To change or replace with something else, especially currency.

“The store rupied their old currency with the new one to avoid inflation.”