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baba (2)

ba·ba [ b baa ] (plural ba·bas)


noun  South Asia 
Definition:
 
1. respectful address for older man: a respectful form of address for an older man ( informal )

2. title for holy man: a title and form of address for a holy man

3.  ( informal )
Same as  fathern (sense 1)
( often a form of address )

4. child: a child, especially a boy ( informal ) ( often an endearment or form of address )

[< Hindi bābā]
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