Plural of 'bab' or a nickname, sometimes used informally as a term of endearment; also a character in British science fiction.
A diminutive or informal nickname, possibly related to 'baby' or 'babe' with a slang suffix. Used colloquially in various English-speaking regions.
Nicknames like 'Babs' for Barbara show how English speakers systematically create informal versions—we drop syllables (Bob for Robert), add diminutive endings (-ie, -y), and mix letters around in ways our brains enjoy.
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