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ba⋅by

  [bey-bee] noun, plural -bies, adjective, verb, -bied, -by⋅ing.
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–noun
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 initial capital letter) 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?
–adjective
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.
–verb (used with object)
11. to treat like a young child; pamper.
12. to handle or use with special care; treat gently.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see babe, -y 2

Related forms:
ba⋅by⋅hood, noun
ba⋅by⋅ish, adjective
ba⋅by⋅ish⋅ly, adverb
ba⋅by⋅ish⋅ness, noun
ba⋅by⋅like, adjective

Synonyms:
10. indulge, spoil, humor, coddle.
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ba·by   (bā'bē)   
n.   pl. ba·bies
    1. A very young child; an infant.
    2. An unborn child; a fetus.
    3. The youngest member of a family or group.
    4. A very young animal.
  2. An adult or young person who behaves in an infantile way.
  3. Slang A girl or young woman.
  4. Informal Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.
  5. Slang An object of personal concern or interest: Keeping the boat in good repair is your baby.
adj.   bab·i·er, bab·i·est
  1. Of or having to do with a baby.
  2. Infantile or childish.
  3. Small in comparison with others of the same kind: baby vegetables.
tr.v.   ba·bied, ba·by·ing, ba·bies
To pamper like a baby; coddle. See Synonyms at pamper.

[Middle English.]
ba'by·hood' n., ba'by·ish adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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