Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of babe
"The crowd cheered as the team's young starlets, known locally as the city's cutest babes, took their bow on stage."
In plain English: Babes are young, attractive people who are often admired for their looks.
"The new movie features a cast of charming young actresses who quickly became known as screen babes."
Usage: Use "babes" to refer affectionately or playfully to young children or attractive young adults in an informal setting. Avoid using this term in formal writing where more precise vocabulary like "children" or "youths" is required.
The word babes is simply the plural form of the singular noun babe. It entered English as a diminutive term for babies or young children and has retained that affectionate meaning ever since.