baby

Pronunciation

/bɪˈbaɪ/

Noun:
- A very young child, typically one who has not yet started to walk or talk. Example: “The baby was sleeping peacefully in her crib.”
- A person in the early stages of a relationship or project, often referring to a romantic involvement. Example: “They’re just friends, not yet a baby couple.”
- Slang term for a drug user, especially one who is addicted to a recreational drug. Example: “He’s been a baby on meth for years.”
Verb: (informal) To act like a baby, typically in a spoilt or overly emotional manner. Example: “Don’t baby him, he needs to learn to solve his problems independently.”
- To refer to a newborn or infant with affection or endearment. Example: “Dad was holding the baby close and cooing to her.”

“Cute baby” is a compliment for a young child.
“Baby talk” refers to the exaggerated language and sounds used when speaking to infants.
“Look after the baby” means to take care of a small child.

Noun: “The baby’s first steps were a moment of pure joy for the parents.”
Verb: “She was so excited to hold her new baby niece.”
Inflected forms: “I’m just a baby in this big city” (idiomatic, meaning inexperienced).