Definition of "babe" in English

noun

1. (literary or poetic) A baby or infant; a very young human or animal. [from 14th c.]

   • These events came to pass when he was but a babe.

2. (slang) An attractive person, especially a young woman. [from 20th c.]

   • She's a real babe!

3. (endearing) Darling (term of endearment).

   • Hey, babe, how's about you and me getting together?