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bab Meaning & Definition

/bæb/

What Does Bab Mean?

Bab is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Bainouk-Gunyuño. As a noun, it means A baby. As a noun, it means A bait for eels, consisting of a bundle of live worms.

Bab: Key Facts

Part of speechsymbol, noun, verb
Pronunciation//bæb//
Syllables1
Synonymsclod
Pluralbabs
Verb formsbabs, babbing, babbed

Bab Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-3 language code for Bainouk-Gunyuño.

Bab as a Noun

  1. A baby.

Noun

  1. A bait for eels, consisting of a bundle of live worms.

Bab as a Verb

  1. To fish for eels using a bab.

Noun

  1. Baby

Synonyms of Bab

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Antonyms of Bab

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Bab in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

bab (plural babs)

bab (third-person singular simple present babs, present participle babbing, simple past and past participle babbed)

Words That Rhyme With Bab

Origin of Bab

Origin 1: Clipping of babby (“baby”).

Origin 2: Probably related to bob.

Bab Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of bab is //bæb//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Bab

Is bab a symbol or a noun?

Bab is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for bab?

Words with a similar meaning to bab include clod. See the full list of bab synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of bab?

The plural of bab is babs.

What is the past tense of bab?

The past tense of bab is babbed. The present participle is babbing.

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