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babysit

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Verb — To look after someone else's child temporarily, often in exchange for pay.

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babysit for someone babysit the kids

Etymology

Formed by dropping "-ter" from "babysitter."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “babysit” mean?

The word “babysit” means to look after someone else's child temporarily, often in exchange for pay. In plain terms, to take care of someone's child for a while, or more loosely, to closely monitor something so it doesn't go wrong.

How do you pronounce “babysit”?

“Babysit” is pronounced BAY-bee-siht (/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “babysit” in a sentence?

Here is “babysit” used in a sentence: “She babysits for the neighbors most Saturday nights.”

What part of speech is “babysit”?

“Babysit” is a verb.

How many meanings does “babysit” have?

“Babysit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to look after someone else's child temporarily, often in exchange for pay.

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