babu
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //bɑˈbu// babu
n. a rude word for a man or a boy. It is an insult and should not be used in polite conversation.
n. a derogatory term for a man or boy, primarily used in South Asian English. Highly offensive and considered a slur.
He used the word babu to insult his neighbor.
The speaker was reprimanded for using the word babu during the formal presentation to the board.
While the term babu is occasionally found in historical literature to describe a domestic servant, its modern usage is strictly pejorative and reflects deep-seated social prejudices.
From Hindi बाबू (bābū).