noun
bab
bab
Bab (noun) means an informal or dialect word for a baby. Example: “She cradled the bab in her arms.”
noun
1
An informal or dialect word for a baby.
"She cradled the bab in her arms."
How to use bab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, regional word for a baby.
When to use it
Chiefly used in British regional dialects, not standard written English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- babs
- Third person singular
- babs
- Past tense
- babbed
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Etymology
A shortened form of "babby", itself a dialect variant of "baby".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bab” mean?
The word “bab” means an informal or dialect word for a baby. In plain terms, a casual, regional word for a baby.
How do you pronounce “bab”?
“Bab” is pronounced bab (/bæb/ in IPA).
How do you use “bab” in a sentence?
Here is “bab” used in a sentence: “She cradled the bab in her arms.”
What part of speech is “bab”?
“Bab” is a noun.
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