Meaning & Definition of word "Baby"
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Baby
/ˈbeɪ.bi/
noun:
- 1. A very young child, especially one less than a few months old.
- Example: The baby was sleeping peacefully in her crib.
- 2. An infant; a newborn or very young child.
- Example: She brought her baby to the park for fresh air.
- 3. A term of endearment or affection for a loved one.
- Example: He called her baby to express his love.
verb:
- 1. To treat someone or something as a baby; to pamper.
- Example: Don't baby him too much; he needs to learn to be independent.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from an alteration of 'babee', likely influenced by 'babe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
baby steps:
Small incremental progress towards a goal.
baby boom:
A significant increase in birth rates.
run baby run:
A phrase encouraging someone to hurry, often used playfully.
Related Words
infant:
A child in the earliest period of life, especially before they can walk.
toddler:
A young child, typically one between the ages of one and three years old.
newborn:
A child that is just born.
Slang Meanings of baby
Meaning: Used affectionately to refer to someone you care about, often in a romantic sense.
Example Sentence: Hey, baby, how was your day?
Meaning: Can refer to someone acting overly sensitive or whiny.
Example Sentence: Stop being such a baby and just go for it!
Meaning: In certain contexts, refers to a situation or thing that is brand new or very recent.
Example Sentence: This gadget is so cool, it’s the baby of the tech world right now.