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babysitting

|ba-by-sit-ting|

/ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/

(babysit)

temporary childcare

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
babysit	babysits	babysits	babysat	babysat	babysitting	babysitter	babysitting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'babysitting' originates from English, specifically the word 'babysit,' where 'baby' meant 'infant' and 'sit' meant 'to stay with or look after.'

Historical Evolution

'babysit' changed from the English word 'baby' combined with 'sit' and eventually became the modern English word 'babysit.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to look after a baby,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'taking care of children temporarily.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of taking care of a child or children while the parents are away.

She earns extra money by babysitting on weekends.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'babysit'.

I am babysitting my neighbor's kids tonight.

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Last updated: 2025/02/22 23:21