BABOO

BABOO, or BABU, name applied to a native Hindu gentleman who has some knowledge of English.

Lately, especially after independence, the name is generally applied to clerks serving with government.

Head clerks or Station House Officer (SHO) of a police station or Sub-Inspectors are named Bada Babbos. Assistant police Sub Inspectors (ASIs) are called Chhota baboos.

A child is sometimes lovingly called baboo.