A blunt, informal term for an old woman. Can be neutral in rough speech but often carries a derogatory tone. Compare with 婆 (ばば), which is slightly less harsh.
See also: 婆 (ばば)
That old woman is complaining again.
old hag; old bat
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, very rare.
Variant with long vowel mark; colloquial or emphatic.
Katakana variant with long vowel mark; colloquial or emphatic.
Derived from 婆 (ばば, 'old woman') with an emphatic lengthening. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it is a colloquial, often pejorative form.