In Taiwan, BOBA is a slang term used for "big breast" or "big-breasted female". Only in the U.S., did the word take on the new meaning of tapioca ball, probably due to its spherical resemblence. Back in Taiwan, the origin of boba, they use the word zen zu, which literally means "pearl", to refer to the tasty tapioca ball. Regardless, both bobas are good.
by YY July 27, 2004