babylon

See also: Babylon, Babylón, Ba-by-lon, and Ba-by-lôn

English

Etymology

Popularized by Sacha Baron Cohen in his satirical television show Da Ali G Show (2000-2004).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbæ.bɪ.lɒn/

Noun

babylon (plural babylons)

1. (UK, slang, countable) A female breast.

Grenadian Creole English

Etymology

Compare Guyanese Creole English babylon.

Noun

babylon

1. 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

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑ.bɪ.lɘn/

Noun

babylon

1. 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