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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.

Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.

A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.

A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

A person's romantic partner; {{n-g|a term of endearment used to refer to or address}} one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.

(informal) {{n-g|A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.}}

A concept or creation endeared by its creator.

A pet project or responsibility.

{{non-gloss|An affectionate term for anything.}}

(archaic) A small image of an infant; a doll.

(attributive) One who is new to an identity or community.

(of vegetables, etc.) Picked when small and immature (as in ''baby corn'', ''baby potatoes'').

{{cap|newest}} (overall, or in some group or state); most inexperienced.

(in the comparative or superlative) Like or pertaining to a baby, in size or youth; small, young.

To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.