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Baby vs. Petite — What's the Difference?

Baby vs. Petite — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Baby and Petite

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Baby

A very young child; an infant.

Petite

(of a woman) attractively small and dainty
She was petite and vivacious

Baby

An unborn child; a fetus.

Petite

Short and slender
This rack of clothing is for petite women.

Baby

The youngest member of a family or group.
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Petite

Small in size or scope; tiny
“a bagel that is fairly petite by today's standards” (Ed Levine).

Baby

A very young animal.

Petite

A clothing size for short, slender women.

Baby

An adult or young person who behaves in an infantile way.

Petite

(especially of a woman) fairly short and of slim build.

Baby

A lover or sweetheart.

Petite

(clothing) of small size.

Baby

Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment.

Petite

Small, little; insignificant; petty.

Baby

(Slang) An object of personal concern or interest
Keeping the boat in good repair is your baby.

Petite

Small, little; of a woman or girl, of small size and trim figure.

Baby

Of or having to do with a baby.

Petite

A garment size for short or slender women

Baby

Infantile or childish.

Petite

Very small;
Diminutive in stature
A lilliputian chest of drawers
Her petite figure
Tiny feet
The flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy

Baby

Small in comparison with others of the same kind
Baby vegetables.

Baby

To pamper like a baby; coddle.

Baby

A very young human, particularly from conception or birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

Baby

Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.

Baby

Unborn young; a fetus.
When is your baby due?

Baby

A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
Stand up for yourself – don't be such a baby!

Baby

A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.
I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby.

Baby

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.
Adam is the baby of the family.

Baby

A person's romantic partner.

Baby

A term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.
Too busy thinking about my baby, and I ain't got time for nothing else.
Baby, don't cry.

Baby

(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.
Hey baby, what are you doing later?

Baby

A concept or creation endeared by its creator.
This test program I've designed is my new baby.

Baby

A pet project or responsibility.
You need to talk to John about that – it's his baby.

Baby

An affectionate term for anything.
See my new car here? I can't wait to take this baby for a drive.

Baby

(archaic) A small image of an infant; a doll.

Baby

One who is new to an identity or community.

Baby

(of vegetables, etc.) Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).

Baby

Newest (overall, or in some group or state), most inexperienced.

Baby

(in the comparative or superlative) Like or pertaining to a baby, in size or youth; small, young.

Baby

(transitive) To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

Baby

(transitive) To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.

Baby

An infant or young child of either sex; a babe.

Baby

A small image of an infant; a doll.
She clung about his neck, gave him ten kisses,Toyed with his locks, looked babies in his eyes.

Baby

Pertaining to, or resembling, an infant; young or little; as, baby swans.

Baby

To treat like a young child; to keep dependent; to humor; to fondle.

Baby

A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk;
Isn't she too young to have a baby?

Baby

Sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women

Baby

A very young mammal;
Baby rabbits

Baby

The youngest member of a group (not necessarily young);
The baby of the family
The baby of the Supreme Court

Baby

An immature childish person;
He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
Stop being a baby!

Baby

A project of personal concern to someone;
This project is his baby

Baby

Treat with excessive indulgence;
Grandparents often pamper the children
Let's not mollycoddle our students!

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