Definition for: baby

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English

Pronunciation

• AHD: bā'bē , IPA: /ˈbeɪbi/ , SAMPA: /"beIbi/

Rhymes: -eɪbi

Noun

baby ( plural babies )

1. A very young human being, from birth to a couple of years old.
2. Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.
3. A person who is immature or infantile.

   Stand up for yourself - don't be such a baby!

4. A term of endearment for a girlfriend or boyfriend.
5. ( informal ) A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.

   Hey baby, what are you doing later?

6. A pet project or responsibility.

   The annual report has been my baby since September.

7. The lastborn of a family; a benjamin.

Synonyms

• ( young human being ): babe, infant
• ( immature or infantile person ): big baby
• ( term of endearment ): love

Translations

young human being

young animal

immature or infantile person

term of endearment

form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive

pet project

lastborn of a family

Adjective

baby ( no comparative or superlative ; used only before the noun )

1. Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.

   a baby boy

2. Of an animal: young.

   a baby elephant

3. Intended for babies.

   baby clothes

Synonyms

• ( very young, of a child ): little
• ( intended for babies ): baby's, babies'

Translations

of a child

of an animal

intended for babies

Derived terms

Related terms

• babe

See also

• child
• infant
• toddler

Dutch

Noun

baby m . ( plural baby's , diminutive baby'tje or babytje )

1. baby (infant )

Other Translations for "baby"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		baby
Hex		e2 e1 e2 f9
Pig Latin		abybay

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