"babes" meaning in English

See babes in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /beɪbz/ Audio: en-us-babes.ogg [US]
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  1. plural of babe Tags: form-of, plural Form of: babe
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Etymology number: 1

Noun

IPA: /beɪbz/ Audio: en-us-babes.ogg [US]
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  1. Alternative form of babe (“as a term of endearment to a loved one”). Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: babe (extra: as a term of endearment to a loved one)
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Etymology number: 2

Alternative forms

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