noun

bab

Bab (noun) means an informal or dialect word for a baby. Example: “She cradled the bab in her arms.”

noun

An informal or dialect word for a baby.

"She cradled the bab in her arms."

How to use bab

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, regional word for a baby.

When to use it

Chiefly used in British regional dialects, not standard written English.

babbed past tense, babs plural, babs singular

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A shortened form of "babby", itself a dialect variant of "baby".

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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