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baba — meaning in English

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English meaning

baba noun A small, rich cake soaked in rum or other flavored syrup.

Senses

baba is used for these senses in English:

baba A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.
babka A Central and Eastern European coffee cake flavored with orange rind, rum, almonds, and raisins; or with some single flavoring, e.g. chocolate, lemon, etc.

baba — full definition

noun A small, rich cake soaked in rum or other flavored syrup.
noun In various cultures, an informal word for a father, grandmother, or other family elder.
noun A respected spiritual teacher or holy man, especially in South Asian traditions.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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