Babe

/beɪb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term of endearment for a romantic partner or beloved person.

Hey babe, how was your day?

An infant or very young child.

The babe was sleeping peacefully in her crib.

An attractive young woman.

She's such a babe; everyone notices her when she walks into the room.

Late 19th century, originally as a term of affection derived from 'baby'.

babe in the woods:

An inexperienced or naive person.

babe magnet:

Someone who attracts romantic interest.

take care, babe:

A friendly way to say goodbye to someone.

An attractive person.

He's such a babe at the gym.

A term used among friends to denote familiarity.

Hey babe, how's it going?