baby
/ˈbeɪbi/
adjective
- Very small or young; relating to a baby.
- They bought baby carrots for the snack.
- The baby corn in the salad was crunchy and sweet.
- She has a baby face, so people think she's younger than she is.
verb
- To treat someone or something with excessive care or indulgence, as if they were a baby.
- Stop babying your little brother — he can tie his own shoes.
- The coach refused to baby the players, expecting them to work hard.
- She babies her plants, watering them every single day.
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noun
- A very young child, especially one who is not yet walking or talking.
- They bought a new crib for the baby.
- My sister's baby just learned how to crawl.
- The baby cried when she was hungry.
- The youngest member of a group or family.
- Even though he's the baby, he's the tallest one now.
- She is the baby of the family, with three older brothers.
- As the baby of the team, he always gets teased.
- A term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend.
- Don't worry, baby, everything will be fine.
- Hey baby, do you want to go out for dinner tonight?
- I love you, baby.
- A person who behaves in a childish or immature way.
- He cried when he didn't get his way — what a baby!
- Don't be such a baby about losing the game.
- Stop acting like a baby and take responsibility.
- A project or creation that someone cares for and develops with special attention.
- The garden is her baby; she tends to it every morning.
- He calls his classic car his baby.
- This new app is my baby — I've worked on it for two years.
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