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    Baby

    /ˈbeɪ.bi/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A very young child, especially one less than a few months old.
    The baby was sleeping peacefully in her crib.
    An infant; a newborn or very young child.
    She brought her baby to the park for fresh air.
    A term of endearment or affection for a loved one.
    He called her baby to express his love.
    verb
    To treat someone or something as a baby; to pamper.
    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

    Used affectionately to refer to someone you care about, often in a romantic sense.
    Hey, baby, how was your day?
    Can refer to someone acting overly sensitive or whiny.
    Stop being such a baby and just go for it!
    In certain contexts, refers to a situation or thing that is brand new or very recent.
    This gadget is so cool, it’s the baby of the tech world right now.