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1.nounA very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
2.nounAny very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chickens for the babies of birds. See for more.
3.nounUnborn young; a fetus."When is your baby due?"
4.nounA person who is immature, infantile or feeble."Stand up for yourself – don't be such a baby!"
5.nounA person who is new to or inexperienced in something."I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby."
6.nounThe lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age."Adam is the baby of the family."
7.nounA term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse."Baby, don't cry."
8.nounA form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive."Hey baby, what are you doing later?"
9.nounA pet project or responsibility."You need to talk to John about that – it's his baby."
10.nounAn affectionate term for anything."See my new car here? I can't wait to take this baby for a drive."
11.nounA small image of an infant; a doll.
12.verbTo coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
13.verbTo tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.