Where does “poobah” come from?
poobah (English) comes from English pooh-bah — Alternative form of poobah.
poobah (English): A person who holds multiple offices or positions...
Definitions
- A person who holds multiple offices or positions...
Ancestry of “poobah”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pooh-bah | Alternative form of poobah |