noun

bibi

Bibi (noun) means In South Asian English, an affectionate term for a grandmother. Example: “The children ran to greet their bibi at the door.”

noun

In South Asian English, an affectionate term for a grandmother.

"The children ran to greet their bibi at the door."

Historical: in colonial-era British India, a European woman, or sometimes the local mistress or companion of a European man.

"Old colonial letters occasionally refer to a household's bibi."

How to use bibi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA South Asian term of affection for a grandmother; also an old colonial-era term for a European or companion woman in British India.

Word forms

bibis plural, Bibis plural

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Etymology

From Hindi बीबी (bībī), ultimately from Classical Persian بیبی (bī-bī).

Origin: Persian

Rhymes for bibi

alibi habibi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bibi” mean?

The word “bibi” means in South Asian English, an affectionate term for a grandmother. In plain terms, a South Asian term of affection for a grandmother; also an old colonial-era term for a European or companion woman in British India.

How do you use “bibi” in a sentence?

Here is “bibi” used in a sentence: “The children ran to greet their bibi at the door.”

What part of speech is “bibi”?

“Bibi” is a noun.

Where does the word “bibi” come from?

The word “bibi” comes from Persian. From Hindi बीबी (bībī), ultimately from Classical Persian بیبی (bī-bī).

How many meanings does “bibi” have?

“Bibi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in South Asian English, an affectionate term for a grandmother.

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