babes

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
  2. noun (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women

Etymology

From babe + -s (plural suffix).

Synonyms

baby, babe, infant

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