baby

modif.

1. Infantile

   youthful, babyish, juvenile; see childish 1.

2. Small

   diminutive, miniature, tiny; see little 1.

baby

n.

1. An infant

   infant, newborn, babe, nursling, suckling, babe in arms, neonate, preemie*, child*, toddler*, tot*, youngling*, brat*, bairn*, young one, little one, papoose*, bambino (Italian), enfant (French), kid*, cherub*, pledge of love*, little stranger*, little newcomer*, (little) accident*, bundle from heaven*, bundle of joy*, another mouth to feed*; see also child.

   Antonyms adult, adolescent, grown-up.

2. The youngest or smallest of a group

   junior, youngest, the baby of the family*; see sense 1.

3. A beginner

   learner, novice, apprentice; see amateur.

4. A timid or helpless person

   crybaby, coward, sissy*, wimp*; see coward, weakling.

baby

v.