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Definition of babytalk

babytalk

/ˈbeɪ.bi.tɔːk/
ba · by · talk
Past Simple:babytalked
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Past Participle:babytalked
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Present Participle:babytalking
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babytalk Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The imperfect, simplified, or babbling speech produced by infants and very young children who are just learning to speak.

Example

"The toddler's excited babytalk gradually gave way to clear, recognizable words over the course of the year."

2

The simplified, high-pitched, and exaggerated style of speech often used by adults when addressing infants, young children, or pets.

Example

"Pediatricians often encourage parents to move beyond babytalk and use full sentences to support early vocabulary development."

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• verb

1

To speak in the simplified, high-pitched, or affectionate manner used with infants or pets.

Example

"She couldn't help but babytalk to the newborn puppies whenever she walked past their basket."

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• Nearby Words

babyproof
babysit
babysitter
babytalk
babywearing
bacalhau
baccalaureate

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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