"Babewatch" meaning in All languages combined

See Babewatch on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of babe + Baywatch, in reference to the many young female characters portrayed in skimpy swimwear. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|babe|<alt:Baywatch>}} Blend of babe + Baywatch Head templates: {{en-prop}} Babewatch
  1. (informal, humorous) Baywatch, an American television drama about lifeguards. Tags: humorous, informal
    Sense id: en-Babewatch-en-name-Fg5sen6L Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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