BABE


Meaning of BABE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ beɪb ]

( babes)

1.

Some people use babe as an affectionate way of addressing someone they love. ( AM INFORMAL )

I’m sorry, babe. I didn’t mean it.

= honey

N-VOC [ feelings ]

2.

Some men refer to an attractive young woman as a babe . This use could cause offence. ( INFORMAL )

N-COUNT

3.

A babe is the same as a baby. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

...newborn babes.

N-COUNT

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