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Definition babe in American English

babe noun

[countable] noun
/beɪb/
1

an attractive young woman or man. Many women find this offensive

Example

What a babe!

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2

used for talking to a close friend or someone you love

Example

Let's go, babe. It's getting late.

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2.1

used by some men when they are talking to a young woman. Many women find this offensive.

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3

a baby

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Example

He is a mere babe in the bond-market woods, and those woods are foggy.

Definition babe in American English