Babe

/beɪb/ · noun

Meaning

(literary or poetic) A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. [from 14th c.].

Definitions by Sense

1. (literary or poetic) A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. [from 14th c.]
2. (slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. [from 20th c.]
3. (endearing) A darling (a term of endearment).

Example Sentences

These events came to pass when he was but a babe.

Though he possess sweet babes and loving wife, A home of peace by loyal friendships cheered, And love them more than death or happy life,

She's a real babe!

During the 1980s, its vivid streetlife became a symbol of the “consumer socialism” that distinguished Hungary from other Eastern Bloc states, but Budapesters today are rather less enamoured of Váci: dressed-to-kill babes and their sugar daddies would rather pose in malls, and teenagers can find McDonald's anywhere, leaving Váci utterly dependent on tourists for its livelihood and bustle.

Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?

But, Babe, you don't have to meet 'em if you don't want to.

But they don't know that your sweet loving, babe Was here when all my friends were gone

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• babes

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