Babushka (Russian: ба́бушкаIPA[ˈbabuʂkə]listen(help·
info)) is a Russian word meaning "grandmother," "mother-in-law" or more generally "old lady." In the English language the term may have the following meanings: For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ... Image File history File links Ru-babushka. ...
A type of head-scarf.[1] "Babushka" is never used in Russia to mean "head-scarf"; that's simply платок (platok).
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English native speakers should note that the stress is on the first syllable, not on the second, meaning the correct way to pronounce the word is bAbushka, not babUshka.
Babushka is also incorrectly used to refer to Matrioshka or nesting dolls.
Babushka is also the name given to a certain type of Matryoshka doll
This is when the babushka's sphere of influence spills out on to the streets and she imposes her rules, regulations, opinions and standards on people innocently going about their daily business.
In winter babushkas will tell you off for not wearing a hat or a warm enough coat; in summer they will worry your child might catch a chill in temperatures of more than 35C if any part of the child's body is not covered; and in spring and autumn they worry about the rest.
These babushkas' favourite hunting ground is on benches outside their block of flats or house.
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