babuji
Babuji (noun) means a respectful South Asian term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "sir" or "mister" but warmer and more personal. Example: “The clerk greeted the old man with a polite "babuji, please come in.”
How to Use Babuji
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA polite, affectionate way to address a man in South Asian English and Hindi — like adding "sir" but friendlier.
Common in Indian and Pakistani English; would sound out of place in most other English-speaking contexts.
Word Forms
babujis plural
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The clerk greeted the old man with a polite "_____, please come in."
Etymology
From Hindi babu ("clerk, gentleman") plus the honorific suffix -ji, which is added to names or titles across South Asia to show respect.
Rhymes for babuji
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What does “babuji” mean?
The word “babuji” means a respectful South Asian term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "sir" or "mister" but warmer and more personal. In plain terms, a polite, affectionate way to address a man in South Asian English and Hindi — like adding "sir" but friendlier.
How do you use “babuji” in a sentence?
Here is “babuji” used in a sentence: “The clerk greeted the old man with a polite "babuji, please come in.".”
What part of speech is “babuji”?
“Babuji” is a noun.
Where does the word “babuji” come from?
The word “babuji” comes from Hindi. From Hindi babu ("clerk, gentleman") plus the honorific suffix -ji, which is added to names or titles across South Asia to show respect.
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