babe
Translation
babe, baby, darling
Examples
She held the sleeping babe in her arms.
She held the sleeping babe in her arms.
Hey babe, how was your day?
Hey babe, how was your day?
She's a real babe.
She's a real babe.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((...)) a baby She held the sleeping babe in her arms.
((...)) as a term of address Hey babe, how was your day?
Similar Words
Synonyms: infant, darling, honey, hottie (slang)
Etymology
A shortening or diminutive form of 'baby'.
Memory Tips
It's a shorter, more informal version of 'baby', used for infants, as a term of endearment, or for an attractive person.