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English
Etymology
Popularized by Sacha Baron Cohen in his satirical television show Da Ali G Show (2000-2004).
Pronunciation
Noun
babylon (plural babylons)
- (UK, slang, countable) A female breast.
Grenadian Creole English
Etymology
Compare Guyanese Creole English babylon.
Noun
babylon
- policeman
References
- Chase, Thomas R., Chase, Zarah A. (2018) Abridged Handbook of Grenadian Creole English and French Names, AuthorHouse, →ISBN
Guyanese Creole English
Etymology
Compare Grenadian Creole English babylon.
Pronunciation
Noun
babylon
- police
- Dah bannah like complain bout babylon. ― That fellow likes to complain about the police.
References
- Samad, Daizal R., Harripersaud, Ashwannie (2023) A Dictionary of Guyanese Words and Expressions, Blue Rose Publishers, →ISBN, page 5