baby

English

/ˈbeɪbi/

noun
Definitions
  • A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
  • 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 chickens for the babies of birds. See : animals for more.
  • Unborn young; a fetus.
  • A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
  • A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.
  • The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
  • A term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.
  • (informal) A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.
  • A pet project or responsibility.
  • (archaic) A small image of an infant; a doll.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English babee suf from English babe (baby).

Origin

English

babe

Gloss

baby

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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