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babysit

verb ba·by·sit \ˈbā-bē-ˌsit\

: to take care of a child while the child's parents are away

ba·by·sat\-ˌsat\ba·by·sit·ting

Full Definition of BABYSIT

intransitive verb

: to care for children usually during a short absence of the parents; broadly : to give care <babysit for a neighbor's pets>

transitive verb

: to babysit for; broadly : tend <babysit house plants>

— ba·by·sit·ter noun

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back-formation from babysitter

First Known Use: 1944

BABYSIT Defined for Kids

verb ba·by·sit \ˈbā-bē-ˌsit\

ba·by·sat \-ˌsat\ba·by·sit·ting

: to care for a child while the child's parents are away

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