babying

[US]/[ˈbeɪbiɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈbeɪbiɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To treat someone as if they were a baby; to pamper excessively.; To protect or shield someone from difficulties or responsibilities.
n.Excessive pampering or indulgence.

Phrases & Collocations

babying him

stop babying

babying around

babying a child

babying someone

babying the plant

babying behavior

babying up

babying now

babying time

Example Sentences

she's always babying him, even though he's a grown man.

stop babying the cat; it's a tough street cat.

i hate being babied; i want to handle things myself.

the kids were babying their new puppy with endless cuddles.

he felt like his mom was constantly babying him after the accident.

there's a fine line between caring and babying someone.

don't baby yourself; you need to learn to be independent.

she stopped babying her son when he started high school.

he accused his sister of babying him and not letting him try.

we need to stop babying the team and let them learn from their mistakes.

the doctor warned against babying the injured athlete back to health.

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