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Young humans being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Offspring, especially of an animal before or soon after birth
(informal) Playful reference to a group of people
Plural for the youngest member of a family or group
“She had always been the baby of the family and her parents would continue to dote on her even in her adulthood.”
(informal) Plural for someone who is loved, especially in a romantic or amorous relationship
“My baby don't care for shows. My baby don't care for clothes. My baby just cares for me.”
Plural for someone who complains habitually, especially about trivialities
“I decided to stop being a baby about getting a flu shot.”
Plural for a project or venture, especially pursued out of personal interest
“This film was his baby, and he devoted years of his life into its production.”
Plural for a responsibility assigned to someone
“This project was meant to be your baby, and you turned out to be a horrible father!”
To treat like a child
“He thinks his parents baby him a bit too much, but generally life is pretty happy for Glen.”
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