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ba·by
 baby
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- pronunciation:
- beI
bi
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
babies |
| definition 1: |
A baby is a very, very young child. A child who is just born, for example, is a baby.
Everyone was excited when my mom came home with the new baby.
- synonyms:
- infant, newborn
- similar words:
- child, kid, toddler
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| definition 2: |
When you call someone a baby, it means you think that they are acting like a baby. It means you think they cry or complain a lot, or they get scared or upset about little things.
Don't be such a baby! Get into the water and swim with us! |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
babies, babying, babied |
| definition: |
When someone babies you, they treat you like a baby or a very young child.
My grandmother babies me, even though I am eight years old.- similar words:
- spoil
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| related words: |
hover |
| derivation: |
babyish (adj.) |
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