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Babs

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Babs (name) means a diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara. Example: “Her friends have always called her Babs.”

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A diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara.
"Her friends have always called her Babs."
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Etymology

Formed by clipping Barbara and adding the hypocoristic suffix -s.

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What does “Babs” mean?
The word “Babs” means a diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara.
How do you pronounce “Babs”?
“Babs” is pronounced babz (/bæbz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Babs” in a sentence?
Here is “Babs” used in a sentence: “Her friends have always called her Babs.”
What part of speech is “Babs”?
“Babs” is a name.