n. A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.n. 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.n. A person who is immature or infantile.n. A term of endearment for a girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse.n. A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.n. A pet project or responsibility.n. The lastborn of a family; a benjamin.n. An affectionate term for anything.adj. Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.adj. Of an animal: young.adj. Intended for babies.adj. Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).v. To coddle.