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View usage for: (beɪb) Word forms: plural babes1. countable nounSome people use babe as an affectionate way of addressing someone they love. [US, informal, feelings] I'm sorry, babe. I didn't mean it. Synonyms: darling, love, baby [informal], dear More Synonyms of babe 2. countable nounSome men refer to an attractive young woman as a babe. This use could cause offence. [informal] 3. countable nounA babe is the same as a baby. [old-fashioned] ...newborn babes. More Synonyms of babe (beɪb) noun2. informal a naive, gullible, or unsuspecting person (often in the phrase a babe in arms) 3. informal a young person, esp a woman, perceived as being sexually attractive (beɪb) noun2. a naive, gullible, or helpless person : also babe in the woods 3. US, Slang a young woman, esp. an attractive one Word origin ME; similar or akin to Welsh baban, Alb bebe, MHG babe, old woman, Lith boba, mother: ult. imitation of baby talk More idioms containingbabe a babe in the woods a babe in arms Examples of 'babe' in a sentencebabe All related terms of 'babe' (informal) I'm sorry, babe. I didn't mean it. Definition a baby innocent as newborn babes Synonyms bairn (Scottish, NorthernEngland) tacker (Australian, slang) suckling newborn child babe in arms nursling Additional synonymsDefinition a young human being This film is not suitable for children. Synonyms youngster, baby, kid (informal), minor, infant, babe, juvenile, toddler, tot, wean (Scottish), little one, brat, bairn (Scottish, NorthernEngland), suckling, nipper (informal), chit, babe in arms, sprog (slang), munchkin (informal, US), rug rat (slang), nursling, littlie (Australian, informal), ankle-biter (Australian, US, slang), tacker (Australian, slang) Definition (often used in direct address) someone regarded with affection Yes, my dear. Synonyms darling, love, dearest, sweet, angel (informal), treasure, precious, honey, beloved, loved one, sweetheart, truelove What's wrong, my dearest? - azure
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