English · Word Candidate

baby

/ˈbeɪ.bi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: babies · babier · babyer · baby-er

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

con người rất nhỏ, đặc biệt từ khi sinh ra đến một vài năm tuổi

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

The baby new to earth and sky, ⁠What time his tender palm is prest ⁠Against the circle of the breast, Has never thought that ‘this is I:’ […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered. — A very young human, even if not yet born.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

con người rất nhỏ, đặc biệt từ khi sinh ra đến một vài năm tuổi hoặc cho đến khi đi lại thành thạo

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

When is your baby due?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bị thu hoạch khi còn nhỏ và chưa trưởng thành

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Newest (overall, or in some group or state); most inexperienced.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mới nhất, thiếu kinh nghiệm nhất

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

Examples

Mrs. Paull held out her hand to the babyest of the quartette, as they tiptoed up to the bed. “Lift her up, please, Marie!” she said, motioning to the place enclosed by her arm. When the rosy cheek touched hers upon the pillow, she asked ...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “baby” mean?

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

Is “baby” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.