Associations to the word «Babu»

Wiktionary

BABU, noun. A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr.; hence, a Hindu gentleman or official.

Dictionary definition

BABU, noun. Used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope