1. noun /ˈbeɪbi/
a) A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
Stand up for yourself - dont be such a baby!
b) Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See for more.
Hey baby, what are you doing later?
2. adjective /ˈbeɪbi/
a) Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.
a baby boy
b) Of an animal: young.
a baby elephant
3. verb /ˈbeɪbi/
To coddle.
See Also: babe
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