Bab (en. Baby)

/bɑb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A newborn child.
My sister gave birth to a baby.
Ang aking kapatid na babae ay nanganak ng isang bab.
A young human typically under one year old.
The baby often sleeps soundly.
Ang bab ay madalas na natutulog ng mahimbing.
An item meant for children such as a toy.
I bought a new toy for my child.
Bumili ako ng bagong bab para sa aking anak.

Etymology

The word 'bab' comes from the English word 'baby' meaning child.

Common Phrases and Expressions

baby talk
A sweet-toned conversation typically used with babies.
baby talk
baby steps
Small steps taken to achieve a goal.
baby steps

Related Words

mother
The woman who brought the baby into the world.
ina
father
The male parent of the baby.
ama

Slang Meanings

people who are good at socializing or bonding
Join us, it's fun here, my friends are all bab!
Sama ka sa atin, ang saya dito, mga bab ang mga kasama ko!
dear friend or close person
What's up, bab? How have you been?
Ano na, bab? Kumusta ka na?