Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home.
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- verb Present participle of
babysit . - noun the work of a
babysitter ; thecare ofchildren in the temporary absence of their parents
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
- noun the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
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Examples
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Thu 11/12/09 12: 05 PM its what happened when the kids from adventures in babysitting were on their adventure
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I was 16 years old, going on 17 and sent in babysitting money, I think it was $3.95.
Tribute to Helen 2009
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They should cast that little girl from Adventures in babysitting! south texas terror
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Also, the whole thesis behind the movie looks really stupid: Wow, babysitting is metaphore for prostitution!?
Worth Watching - April 17: The Babysitters Red Band Trailer « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Vincent D'onofrio, hey it worked for adventures in babysitting
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Consider that when a man is in charge of his children it is often referred to as babysitting thus inferring he is doing work that is beneath him i.e., womens work.
Archive 2009-04-01 Renee 2009
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Consider that when a man is in charge of his children it is often referred to as babysitting thus inferring he is doing work that is beneath him i.e., womens work.
Stay At Home Mother Not Considered A Professional Renee 2009
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So, the cost for educating a child above and beyond mere babysitting is about $2000 per year.
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Does this happen -- this long term babysitting of a work in progress?
Archive 2006-07-23 Miss Snark 2006
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• Puck and Quinn go on an adventure in babysitting.
Something to be thankful for tonight: An all-new 'Glee'! | EW.com 2009
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