Definition of baby-sit Baby-sit

ba•by•sit

We found 4 definitions of baby-sit from 2 different sources.

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What does baby-sit mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

baby-sit - work or act as a baby-sitter; "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
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  guard watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
baby-sit - take watchful responsibility for; "I baby-sit the neighbor's plants when she is out of town"
  guard watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • baby-sit (Verb)
    To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
  • baby-sit (Verb)
    To watch or attend anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; to have to help or coax too much.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

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