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babyish

/ˈbeɪ.bi.ɪʃ/
ba · by · ish
Adverb:babyishly
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• adjective

1

Characteristic of a baby or young child; immature, silly, or inappropriate for an older person.

Example

"The teenager complained that the afternoon curfew was babyish and unfair."

2

Resembling an infant in physical appearance, voice, or manner.

Example

"Even in his twenties, he retained soft, babyish features that made him look much younger than his age."

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• Nearby Words

babyface
babyfaced
babyhood
babyish
babylike
babylon
babylonian

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Babyish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/babyish
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