English Explanatory Dictionary

boba

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of tapioca pearl.
  2. Ellipsis of boba tea.
  3. A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

Pronunciation

/ˈboʊ.bə/ /ˈbəʊ.bə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-boba.wav

Word forms

boba bobas

Etymology

From Chinese 波霸 (bōbà), from Cantonese 波霸 (bo1 baa3, “tapioca pearls” [literally: “big balls]”), from 波 (bo1) (itself from English ball) and 霸 (baa3, “chief, top”).

Synonyms

breasts tapioca pearl

Related words

boba liberal
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