Meaning of the word baba in English

What does baba mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

baba

US /ˈbæb.ə/
UK /ˈbæb.ə/

Noun

1.

a sweet, often rum-soaked, yeast cake, typically cylindrical or ring-shaped

Example:
For dessert, we had a delicious rum baba.
The pastry chef is famous for his delicate baba.
2.

(informal) a term of endearment for an old man, especially a grandfather

Example:
My baba always tells the best stories.
Come here, little one, let baba give you a hug.