Babes

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Very Casual
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Meaning: Affectionate term, often between female friends (British).

亲昵的称呼，常用于女性朋友之间（英式英语）。
Término cariñoso, a menudo entre amigas (inglés británico).
愛称、主に女友達同士で使う（イギリス英語）。
애칭, 주로 여자 친구들 사이에서 사용 (영국식).

'Babes' as a term of address is common in British female friendship. 'Thanks babes' or 'Love you babes.' Warmer than just 'babe,' creates closeness.

'Babes'作为称呼在英国女性友谊中很常见。'Thanks babes'或'Love you babes'。比单纯的'babe'更温暖，营造亲密感。
'Babes' como forma de dirigirse a alguien es común en la amistad femenina británica. 'Thanks babes' o 'Love you babes.' Más cálido que solo 'babe,' crea cercanía.
「Babes」は呼びかけとしてイギリスの女性の友情でよく使われる。「Thanks babes」や「Love you babes」。「Babe」よりも温かみがあり、親密さを生む。
'Babes'는 영국 여성 우정에서 흔히 쓰이는 호칭이다. 'Thanks babes'나 'Love you babes'처럼 사용한다. 'Babe'보다 더 따뜻하고 친밀감을 준다.

Examples

  1. Thanks babes!
    谢谢啦，亲！
    ¡Gracias, guapa!
    ありがとう！
    고마워!
  2. See you later babes.
    回头见，亲！
    Hasta luego, guapa
    またね！
    나중에 봐!
  3. Love you babes.
    爱你哦，亲！
    Te quiero, guapa
    大好きだよ！
    사랑해!

Pronunciation

/beɪbz/

Usage Guide

Context: female friendship, affection, British

Tone: warm, casual

✓ Do Say

  • Babes
    亲
    guapa
    ベイブス
    베이브즈
  • Thanks babes
    谢谢啦，亲
    gracias, guapa
    ありがとう
    고마워 베이브즈

✗ Don't Say

  • Often female-to-female friendship
    通常是女性朋友之间使用
    Se usa principalmente entre amigas
    多くの場合、女性同士の友情で使われる
    주로 여성 간 우정에서 사용

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Origin & History

Plural/affectionate form of 'babe' that became standard in British female friendship. Text and social media spread the usage.

Etymology: From babe/baby

First recorded: Modern British usage

Cultural Context

Era: Modern British

Generation: Younger women

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British female culture

Regional notes: British female friendship.

Variations

Babes

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