English Explanatory Dictionary

bab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A baby.
  2. A bait for eels, consisting of a bundle of live worms.
verb
  1. To fish for eels using a bab.
name
  1. Alternative form of the Báb.
name
  1. Synonym of Set (“Egyptian god”).
noun
  1. Initialism of blame avoidance behavior

Pronunciation

/bæb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bab.wav

Word forms

bab babs babbing babbed the Bab

Etymology

Clipping of babby (“baby”).

Synonyms

baby clod Set

Derived words

babber
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