Plural of babe; infants or attractive young women (informal)
From babe, possibly imitative of infant sounds
Term that spans from innocent infancy to adult attraction
Modern colloquial use as diminutive for women/girls infantilizes and reduces agency; originated from literal infant reference but extended to objectify
Avoid as address or descriptor for women; use names or gender-neutral terms for groups
["people","folks","team members"]
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