Bawa is a synonym for power. It is the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

It is also the study of Politics.
by Gary Rowan. November 19, 2014
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An Indian term for discriminating against Iranians (Parsi or Pharsee) settled in India. Potrayed in Indian media as foolish or hyper-eccentric old men with glasses, a jewish cap (kippah) and a long beard.
I went to the Parsi festival, and yep its crawling with bawas
Man, Jack is such a bawa
Look at all those bawas trying to act tough
by zemomatic June 23, 2011
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