babe (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /beɪb/

Definition

A term of endearment for a romantic partner, or a baby.

Examples

• "Hey babe, how was your day?"

• She looked at the sleeping babe in the cradle.

• He's such a cute babe, isn't he?

How to Use babe

babe in the woods (idiom)

An innocent or inexperienced person who is easily deceived or exploited. — "He was a babe in the woods when he first started his business."

Synonyms of babe

Words with a similar meaning to babe:

• darling
• sweetheart
• honey
• love

Antonyms of babe

Words with the opposite meaning to babe:

• stranger
• enemy

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