A universal term that can be assigned to anyone of any gender regardless of any romantic connections. Typically used to gain ones attention, or as a way of endearment or recognising the person.
person A: I just fucking lost my purse
person B: babes .... ur wan slow child
A word used from girls to girls or boys to boys.
Mostly used by gay people.
Means that they love you not as much as a crush but as a very close friend.
Used when you have nothing else to call someone or don't know their name.