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How to pronounce baby
Say it like this: /ˈbeɪ.bi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does baby mean?
nounA very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
“In that film, I often hid my head in my hands, unable to watch scenes about dead babies and diving into gruesome lavatories.”
A very young human, even if not yet born.
“When is your baby due?”
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
adjPicked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).
Newest (overall, or in some group or state); most inexperienced.
Like or pertaining to a baby, in size or youth; small, young.
“Spider. Here let us begin at the beginning, at the babyest of books for Edith's nursery.”
verbTo coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.
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