babe

[beɪb]

babe Definition

  • 1an affectionate term used to address someone, especially a romantic partner
  • 2a young child or baby

Using babe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "babe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Hey babe, how was your day?

  • Example

    She's my babe and I love her.

  • Example

    The movie is not suitable for babes.

  • Example

    The mother held her babe in her arms.

babe Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with babe

  • a naive or inexperienced person

    Example

    He was a babe in the woods when he started his new job.

  • a person who attracts a lot of attention from the opposite sex

    Example

    He's always been a babe magnet, but he's never had a serious relationship.

  • a famous American baseball player known for his home run hitting ability

    Example

    Babe Ruth is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Origins of babe

from Middle English 'baban', meaning 'to talk foolishly'

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Summary: babe in Brief

The term 'babe' [beɪb] has two main meanings. It can be an affectionate term used to address someone, especially a romantic partner, as in 'Hey babe, how was your day?' Alternatively, it can refer to a young child or baby, as in 'The mother held her babe in her arms.' The term also extends into phrases like 'babe in the woods,' referring to a naive person, and 'babe magnet,' referring to someone who attracts a lot of attention from the opposite sex.

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