Meaning
Synonym of tapioca pearl.
Etymology
Origin: Chinese
From Chinese 波霸 (bōbà), from Cantonese 波霸 (bo1 baa3, “tapioca pearls” [literally: “big balls]”), from 波 (bo1) (itself from English ball) and 霸 (baa3, “chief, top”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tapioca pearlbreasts
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 37 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-07ABDFLOR
- 2026-09-06BADEGNO
- 2026-07-29BADORTU
- 2026-05-20ABODCKR
- 2026-03-29BANICLO
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2026-02-16ABCKMOR
- 2026-02-01BANIGLO
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2025-11-24OAWRIBN
- 2025-09-13BACNOTI
- 2025-07-19ABLDCIO
+25 earlier appearances in the archive.