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бабу́ня — meaning in English

babunya

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English meaning

grandma noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
granny noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.

Senses

бабу́ня is used for these senses in English:

grandma (informal) Grandmother.
granny (colloquial) A grandmother.

granny — full definition

noun An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
adj Old-fashioned in style, especially clothing associated with elderly women.

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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”.

Related Russian words

ба́ба ба́бушка бабу́ля бабу́ся ба́бка стару́ха