μπαρμπα-

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Greek

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek μπάρμπας (mpármpas, bearded man), from Italian barba (beard).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɾba/
  • Hyphenation: μπάρ‧μπας

Prefix

μπαρμπα- (barmpa-)

  1. (colloquial, informal) added before a male first name, as an affectionate term of address for one's uncle or an elderly man:
    μπαρμπα- (barmpa-) + ‎Γιάννης (Giánnis, Giannis) → ‎μπαρμπα-Γιάννης (barmpa-Giánnis)
    μπαρμπα- (barmpa-) + ‎Κώστας (Kóstas, Kostas) → ‎μπαρμπα-Κώστας (barmpa-Kóstas)