What is the meaning of the word "baby"?

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  1. A thing regarded with affection or familiarity. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • This baby can reach speeds of 140 mph. copy to clipboard
  2. A timid or childish person. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • 'Don't be such a baby!', she said. copy to clipboard
  3. A very young animal. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • You should never get between a mother bear and her baby. copy to clipboard
  4. A very young child, especially one newly or recently born. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Sandra had a baby on May29. copy to clipboard
  5. A word you can use when you are talking to someone you love such as your wife, husband, partner, etc. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Oh baby, I love you. copy to clipboard
  6. An adult or an older child who is crying or behaving like a young child. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • It didn't hurt that much- don't be such a baby!. copy to clipboard
  7. The youngest member of a family or group. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • Clara was the baby of the family. copy to clipboard
  8. To give someone a lot of care, attention, or help, as if they were a young child. copy to clipboard VERB
    • The boys were now ten and twelve and didn't want their mother to baby them. copy to clipboard

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