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Definitions for Babying

[1] an infant or very young child.
[2] a newborn or very young animal.
[3] the youngest member of a family, group, etc.
[4] an immature or childish person.
[5] a human fetus.
[6] Informal . Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive . a girl or woman, especially an attractive one. a person of whom one is deeply fond; sweetheart. (sometimes initial capital letter ) an affectionate or familiar address (sometimes offensive when used to strangers, casual acquaintances, subordinates, etc., especially by a male to a female). a man or boy; chap; fellow: He's a tough baby to have to deal with. an invention, creation, project, or the like that requires one's special attention or expertise or of which one is especially proud. an object; thing: Is that car there your baby?
[7] of or suitable for a baby: baby clothes.
[8] of or like a baby; infantile: baby skin.
[9] small; comparatively little: a baby car.
[10] treating babies: a baby doctor.
[11] to treat like a young child; pamper.
[12] to handle or use with special care; treat gently.
[13] a newborn or recently born child; infant (as modifier ) baby food
[14] an unborn child; fetus
[15] the youngest or smallest of a family or group
[16] a newborn or recently born animal (as modifier ) baby rabbits
[17] usually derogatory an immature person
[18] slang a young woman or sweetheart: often used as a term of address expressing affection
[19] a project of personal concern
[20] be left holding the baby to be left with the responsibility
[21] throw the baby out with the bath water to lose the essential element by indiscriminate rejection
[22] (prenominal) comparatively small of its type a baby car
[23] to treat with love and attention
[24] to treat (someone) like a baby; pamper or overprotect

Words related to Babying

babysatisfy, cuddle, humor, pamper, pet, please, cherish, serve, cosset, overindulge, dandle, foster, spoil, indulge, coddle, nurse

Words nearby Babying

babybabu, babul, babur, babushka, babuyan islands, baby, baby beef, baby bell, baby blue, baby bond, baby bonus

Origin of Babying

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at babe, -y2

Other words from Babying

ba·by·hood , noun
ba·by·ish , adjective
ba·by·ish·ly , adverb
ba·by·ish·ness , noun
ba·by·like , adjective

Word origin for Babying

C14: probably childish reduplication; compare mama , papa 1

Synonyms for Babying

cherish, coddle, cosset, cuddle, dandle, foster, humor, indulge, nurse, overindulge, pamper, pet, please, satisfy, serve, spoil, cater to, dote on