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babá — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • babysitter noun A person hired or asked to look after children while their parents or guardians are away.
  • drivel noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  • drool verb To let saliva trickle from the mouth, often in anticipation of food.
  • nanny noun A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.
  • nurse noun A person trained to care for the sick or injured, typically working under a doctor.
  • nursemaid noun A woman employed to care for young children, especially in the past.
  • slobber verb To let saliva drip or drool from the mouth.

Senses

babá is used for these senses in English:

  • babysitter A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.
  • drivel (now, somewhat, rare) Saliva, drool.
  • drool Saliva trickling from the mouth.
  • nanny A child's nurse.
  • nurse A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s children.
  • nursemaid A woman or girl employed to care for children.
  • pre-ejaculate The clear, viscous fluid that is secreted from the penis before ejaculation.
  • slobber Liquid material, generally saliva, that dribbles or drools outward and downward from the mouth.

drivel — full definition

  1. noun Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
  2. verb To talk nonsense or foolishly.
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