Baby
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English
Pronunciation
bāb'i, /ˈbeɪbi/, /"beIbi/
Noun
baby (plural babies)
- A very young human being, from birth to a couple of years old.
- Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds.
- A person who is immature or infantile.
- Stand up for yourself - don't be such a baby!
- A term of endearment for a girlfriend or boyfriend.
- (informal) A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.
- Hey baby, what are you doing later?
- A pet project or responsibility.
- The annual report has been my baby since September.
- The lastborn of a family.
Synonyms
- (young human being): babe, infant
- (young animal):
- (immature or infantile person): big baby
- (term of endearment): love
- (pet project):
Translations
young human being
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young animal
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immature or infantile person
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form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
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term of endearment
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pet project
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Adjective
baby (no comparative or superlative; used only before the noun)
- Of a child, very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.
- a baby boy
- Of an animal, young.
- a baby elephant
- Intended for babies.
- baby clothes
Synonyms
- (very young, of a child): little
- (very young, of an animal):
- (intended for babies): baby's, babies'
Translations
of a child
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of an animal
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intended for babies
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