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babu

(historical) Originally, a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(historical) Originally, a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(derogatory, chiefly, social media) an archetypical Indian bureaucrat, perceived as being corrupt, lazy or arrogant.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(Hinglish, North India) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man.

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Babu means: A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man.. It is mainly Indian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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babu means: A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man.. Register: informal, Indian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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