Baboo

/bəˈbuː/

/bəˈbu/

Translation of "baboo" into Russian

Noun

/bəˈbuː/

/bəˈbu/

baboo

baboos pl

бабу

The baboo was known for his administrative skills in the colonial office.

Бабу был известен своими административными навыками в колониальном офисе.

Additional translations

Noun

/bəˈbuː/

/bəˈbu/

Historical, South Asia: a respectful title or form of address for a Hindu gentleman, placed before the given name; by extension, such a gentleman.

Baboo Rajendra Nath greeted the visitors at the gate.

Historical, often derogatory: an Indian clerk or minor bureaucrat, especially one regarded as pedantic or obstructionist.

The report was stuck on the baboo's desk for weeks.

Adjective

/bəˈbuː/

/bəˈbu/

Relating to or characteristic of Indian clerks or their ornate, pedantic style (especially of English usage).

The letter was written in stiff, baboo English.