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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ba•by•ish /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/USA pronunciation adj. - of, like, or characteristic of a baby:babyish drawings.
ba•by•ish•ly, adv.
ba•by•ish•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ba•by /ˈbeɪbi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -bies, adj., v., -bied, -by•ing. n. [countable] - Developmental Biologyan infant or very young child.
- the youngest member of a group, as of a family.
- an immature or childish person:Don't be a baby: this shot won't hurt.
- Informal Terms
- , Sex and Gender, Slang Terms[(sometimes disparaging and offensive).]a girl or woman.
- something that requires one's special attention or of which one is esp. proud:That proposal is her baby.
adj. [ before a noun] - of, for, or like a baby: a baby blanket;
baby talk. - smaller than the usual: baby eggplants.
v. [ ~ + obj] - to treat like a baby;
pamper:to baby a sick child. - to use with special care;
treat gently:He babied his new car.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ba•by (bā′bē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -bies, adj., v., -bied, -by•ing. n. - Developmental Biologyan infant or very young child.
- Zoologya newborn or very young animal.
- the youngest member of a family, group, etc.
- an immature or childish person.
- Developmental Biologya human fetus.
- Informal Terms
- , Sex and Gender, Slang Terms[Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive.]a girl or woman, esp. an attractive one.
- Sex and Gendera person of whom one is deeply fond;
sweetheart. - Sex and Gender(sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., esp. by a male to a female).
- a man or boy;
chap;
fellow:He's a tough baby to have to deal with. - an invention, creation, project, or the like that requires one's special attention or expertise or of which one is especially proud.
- an object;
thing:Is that car there your baby?
adj. - of or suitable for a baby:baby clothes.
- of or like a baby;
infantile:baby skin. - small;
comparatively little:a baby car. - treating babies:a baby doctor.
v.t. - to treat like a young child;
pamper. - to handle or use with special care;
treat gently.
- 1350–1400; Middle English; see babe, -y2
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indulge, spoil, humor, coddle.
baby, + n. - Developmental Biologya human fetus.
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