"baby fever" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} baby fever (uncountable)
  1. (slang, humorous or derogatory) An urgent desire to have a baby or grandchild. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Babies Synonyms: baby rabies

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