babbino

Italian

Etymology

diminutive of babbo

Noun

babbino m (plural babbini)

1. daddy
   • 1918, Giacomo Puccini, Giovacchino Forzano (lyrics and music), “O mio babbino caro”, in Gianni Schicchi:

     O mio babbino caro, mi piace, è bello, bello. Vo' andare in Porta Rossa a comperar l'anello!

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