one's father.

the father of one's father.

a term of endearment used in calling a male child.

(fig.) the Father of the entire universe; Viṣṇu.

the slope of a mountain.

either of the two banks of a river.

the main entrance of a town or a fortified place.

an interjection used in praising a performer; well done!; bravo!.

a man as related to his child or children; a father.

the popular mode of addressing Mahātma Gāndhi, who is regarded as the father of Indian nation.

= ಬಾಪು1.

a foolish or stupid man; an idiot.

a bewildered, utterly puzzled man.

a foolish or stupid woman; an idiot.

= ಬೆಪ್ಪ.

want of normal intelligence; foolishness; stupidity.

a priest in a village temple (esp. of a folk-god).

the moon, as the lord of stars.