babe

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Meaning · English

An attractive person, especially a young woman.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She's a real babe!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “babe” mean?

An attractive person, especially a young woman.

Is “babe” formal or informal?

babe is generally slang.