Definitions for baboos

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baboos ba·boo

Spelling: [bah-boo]

IPA: /ˈbɑ bu/

Baboos is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 55 anagrams from letters in baboos (abboos).

Definitions for baboos

noun

1. babu.
2. a Hindu title of address equivalent to Sir, Mr., or Esquire.
3. a Hindu gentleman.
4. a native Indian clerk who can write English.
5. Usually Disparaging. any native Indian having only a limited knowledge of English.

Origin of baboos

First recorded in 1875-80, babu is from the Hindi word bābū

Examples for baboos

In the evening the Maharajah gave a party to all the native notabilities of the city; great attendance of baboos.

He was very polite himself and made the most beautiful bows to all the baboos.

Bengali baboos vainly petitioned the British government to pass the bill in all its integrity.

Recognising the baboos as the immediate cause of their disturbance, they attacked them with indomitable courage.

Karlee had not served the Sahibs, and observed "Young Bengal" baboos, in vain.

The few resident males are either biological sons or “baboos” (lovers) of the successful madams.

The great purveyor was right, because the baboos give large orders and pay regularly for fear of exposure.