"babily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more babily [comparative], most babily [superlative]
Etymology: From baby + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|baby|ly}} baby + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} babily (comparative more babily, superlative most babily)
  1. In a babyish manner; childishly.
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