Babu
noun
An old way to refer to a man, frequently of status or importance.
The babu came with his advisor to the meeting.
Often appears as...
- rich babu
- old babu
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
A respectful term for a man, used by people in India who speak Bengali and Hindi.
My babu is home and we will eat dinner together.
Often appears as...
- welcome babu
- dear babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A term for a minor official or clerk.
A babu has been charged with processing the documents.
Often appears as...
- office babu
- government babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In African countries, it's a term for father or grandfather.
I love you so much, babu.
Often appears as...
- my babu
- dear babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An old way to refer to a man, frequently of status or importance.
The babu came with his advisor to the meeting.
Often appears as...
- rich babu
- old babu
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
A respectful term for a man, used by people in India who speak Bengali and Hindi.
My babu is home and we will eat dinner together.
Often appears as...
- welcome babu
- dear babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A term for a minor official or clerk.
A babu has been charged with processing the documents.
Often appears as...
- office babu
- government babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In African countries, it's a term for father or grandfather.
I love you so much, babu.
Often appears as...
- my babu
- dear babu
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Archaic Usage
Used in historical or traditional contexts; not common in modern conversation.
The esteemed babu was a well-respected figure in the 1800s.
Pro Tip 2/2Status Implied
Suggests a person of higher social rank, often linked with respect.
The babu presided over the community gathering with dignity.
Pro Tip 1/2Archaic Usage
Used in historical or traditional contexts; not common in modern conversation.
The esteemed babu was a well-respected figure in the 1800s.
Pro Tip 2/2Status Implied
Suggests a person of higher social rank, often linked with respect.
The babu presided over the community gathering with dignity.
Pro Tip 1/2Archaic Usage
Used in historical or traditional contexts; not common in modern conversation.
The esteemed babu was a well-respected figure in the 1800s.
Pro Tip 2/2Status Implied
Suggests a person of higher social rank, often linked with respect.
The babu presided over the community gathering with dignity.
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Video examples
Tongue Piercing PIPE...
greeted as if he himself were divine the blade has not been sterilized there's no anaesthetic the priest Babu Kashi just dabs krishna's tongue with oil to lubricate it
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How farming could employ...
He did not want to be a farmer. Growing up, he saw his parents work so hard as farmers, but barely get by. As he says, they had "babu" -- nothing.
Video examples
Tongue Piercing PIPE...
greeted as if he himself were divine the blade has not been sterilized there's no anaesthetic the priest Babu Kashi just dabs krishna's tongue with oil to lubricate it
Video examples
How farming could employ...
He did not want to be a farmer. Growing up, he saw his parents work so hard as farmers, but barely get by. As he says, they had "babu" -- nothing.
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