wet the baby's head

wet the baby's head

To celebrate a child's birth by having an alcoholic beverage. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. A toast to my new nephew! Let's wet the baby's head.See also: head, wet

wet the baby's head

INFORMALIf you wet the baby's head, you have an alcoholic drink to celebrate the birth of a baby. I had a few drinks on Sunday to wet the baby's head.See also: head, wet

wet the baby's head

celebrate a baby's birth with a drink, usually an alcoholic one. British informalSee also: head, wet

wet the baby’s ˈhead

(informal) have a drink to celebrate the birth of a babySee also: head, wet