baba

Pronunciation: /ˈbaba/

“baba” is a Malay word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

father (male parent)
A colonial Straits-born European, Eurasian, or Chinese man (as opposed to immigrant Chinese or European males)
Respectful term of address for a Portuguese gentleman

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