baby

/ˈbeɪbi/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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