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babe

noun
BAYB/beɪb/

Pluralbabes

3 meanings of babe

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  1. 1
    darlingnounendearing
    A warm, loving name you call someone, like darling.

    Babe, have you seen my car keys anywhere?

    Thanks for cooking dinner tonight, babe.

    UsageSay it to a partner or close friend.

    Similarhoney, darling, sweetheart, baby, love

  2. 2
    attractive personnounslangcountable
    A person who is nice to look at, most often a young woman.

    My friend thinks the singer in that band is a babe.

    She looked like a real babe in her party dress.

    UsageCalling someone a babe can sound rude, especially at work.

    Similarhottie, looker, stunner, knockout

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  3. 3
    infantnounliterarycountable
    A baby, or any very young person or animal.

    He was only a babe when his family moved to the city.

    The mother held her tiny babe close to keep it warm.

    UsageSay baby in everyday speech.

    Similarbaby, infant, newborn

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Origin

It comes from Middle English babe. It may come from an old English word meaning "boy, child", but no one is sure.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts