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/bay"bee/, n., pl. babies, adj., v., babied, babying.n.1. an infant or very young child.2. a newborn or very young animal.3. the youngest member of a family, group, etc.4. an immature or childish person.5. a human fetus.6. Informal.a. Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. a girl or woman, esp. an attractive one.b. a person of whom one is deeply fond; sweetheart.c. (sometimes cap.) an affectionate or familiar address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., esp. by a male to a female).d. a man or boy; chap; fellow: He's a tough baby to have to deal with.e. an invention, creation, project, or the like that requires one's special attention or expertise or of which one is especially proud.f. an object; thing: Is that car there your baby?adj.7. of or suitable for a baby: baby clothes.8. of or like a baby; infantile: baby skin.9. small; comparatively little: a baby car.10. treating babies: a baby doctor.v.t.11. to treat like a young child; pamper.12. to handle or use with special care; treat gently.[1350-1400; ME; see BABE, -Y2]Syn. 10. indulge, spoil, humor, coddle.
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