babes

babes · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of babe; babies or infants.

  2. 2.

    (Informal) Attractive people, typically women.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) Affectionate plural address or reference.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    babes in the woods — Naive or innocent people in a dangerous situation.
  • •
    out of the mouths of babes — Unexpected wisdom from children.
  • •
    babes in arms — Very young infants.

Related words

See also: babe, babies, infants
Synonyms: babies, infants

Etymology

Plural of babe, from Middle English baban.