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babe

/beɪb/

NOUN

1. A baby or infant; a very young human or animal

A very young child or animal, especially one that is still dependent on its mother or caregiver.

1.1. A very young human child

Used to refer to a baby, newborn, or infant who is still in the earliest stage of life.

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Examples

  • The proud parents gently rocked their newborn babe to sleep.
  • The little babe smiled as her mother sang a lullaby.

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1.2. A young or newborn animal

Used in a literary or affectionate way to describe a very young animal.

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  • The mother deer stayed close to her babe as it took its first steps.

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NOUN

2. An attractive person, especially a young woman

A slang term for someone considered physically attractive, commonly referring to an attractive young woman.

2.1. An attractive young woman

An informal, sometimes objectifying term used to describe a physically attractive woman.

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  • beauty
  • belle
  • hottie
  • stunner
  • knockout
  • fox
  • dish
  • look­er
  • cutie
  • cutie-pie
  • glamor girl
  • pin-up
  • bombshell

Examples

  • Everyone at the party thought she was a beautiful babe.
  • The magazine featured a famous actress described as a Hollywood babe.

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2.2. An attractive man

Used informally to describe a physically attractive man.

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Examples

  • The actor was considered a handsome babe by many of his fans.

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  • good-looking man
  • handsome man
  • charmer
  • look­er

NOUN

3. Darling; a term of endearment

An affectionate and informal form of address used for a romantic partner or someone close.

3.1. An affectionate name for a romantic partner

Used informally when speaking affectionately to a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or loved one.

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Examples

  • Good morning, babe. I hope you slept well.
  • He smiled and said, 'I love you, babe.'

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