Baby — synonyms, definition

1. baby (a)

diminutive dwarf kid little miniature newborn petite small suckling tiny tot

2. baby (Noun)

Bub babe beloved bundle of joy calf chicken child coward craven cub darling dear dearest diminutive doormat duck dwarf foal foundling honey • • •

baby (Noun) — A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk. ex. "the baby began to cry again" ex. "she held the baby in her arms" ex. "it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different"

baby (Noun) — The youngest member of a group (not necessarily young). ex. "the baby of the family" ex. "the baby of the Supreme Court"

baby (Noun) — An immature childish person. ex. "stop being a baby!"

baby (Noun) — An unborn child; a human foetus. ex. "I felt healthy and very feminine carrying the baby" ex. "it was great to feel my baby moving about inside"

baby (Noun) — (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women.

baby (Noun) — A very young mammal. ex. "baby rabbits"

baby (Noun) — A project of personal concern to someone. ex. "this project is his baby"

baby (Noun) — Someone who is loved (used as term of endearment).

Fetus child fille foetus girl individual issue kid labor labour lover miss missy mortal offspring person progeny project somebody someone • • • abandoned infant blue baby cherub foundling godchild neonate newborn newborn baby newborn infant nurseling nursling papoose pappoose suckling test-tube baby war baby

3. baby (Verb)

caress cocker coddle cosset cuddle embrace favour featherbed fondle humour indulge kiss mollycoddle over-indulge pamper pet spoil stroke

baby (Verb) — Treat with excessive indulgence. ex. "grandparents often baby the children"

do by handle treat

4. baby (US)

overindulge

5. baby (Adjective)

baby (Adjective) — Intended for or relating to babies.

baby (Adjective) — Smaller than normal. ex. "baby onions"