"babishly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more babishly [comparative], most babishly [superlative]
Etymology: babish + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|babish|ly}} babish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} babishly (comparative more babishly, superlative most babishly)
  1. In a babyish manner; childishly.
    Sense id: en-babishly-en-adv-m3x6iR0Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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