To "be a babu" means to procrastinate or take forever to do a simple task...
Originated from the term "Babu": a government worker (in Indian subcontinent), typically a clerk or official, who takes a year to do what would normally take a day.... unless he/she has a vested interest (such as bribe) to get it done faster...
Originated from the term "Babu": a government worker (in Indian subcontinent), typically a clerk or official, who takes a year to do what would normally take a day.... unless he/she has a vested interest (such as bribe) to get it done faster...
Guy: Dude, what's taking you so long to finish the paperwork?
Friend: I dunno man.... I'm not sure I want to do it...
Guy: Don't be a babu now!
Friend: I dunno man.... I'm not sure I want to do it...
Guy: Don't be a babu now!
by MalFactor March 25, 2011
When you say babu to someone, it means that they are a kiddo! If someone calls you a babu it means you are like a lil kid. It is very different from the word "baby" because "babu" has a bit more spice to it. It's not a negative or positive word, but rather a nickname.
by Zenith125 January 13, 2019
Babu is a middle easern term, roughly translated "the precious one." Conventionally, it is used to describe things that have exceeding understood qualities, and can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb.
This weed is Babu, for sheezy!
Check out this nice car, its a real Babu.
I've been savin up 3 grand so i can Babu my crib!
Check out this nice car, its a real Babu.
I've been savin up 3 grand so i can Babu my crib!
by t-money January 18, 2005
A term of endearment used to tell one's significant other (typically female) that she is the best thing that has ever happened to him/her. Typically used when trying to say someone is the most beautiful, smart, fun, and caring person alive in just one word.
by You_know_who! October 25, 2006
by babz July 26, 2004
Babu is an indian slang, that defines a big man. Usually a Babu is tall and round, and are usually lower than average intelligence.
by Anojan January 09, 2019