Incredibly patronising, supposedly 'endearing' term from
one person to another. Used instead of the name. Some
people think it's
cute i guess, but when one of your friends uses it in every sentence it becomes incredibly, unbelievably annoying.
Possibly may be used for
people when someone hasnt bothered to learn their name/s
Can be followed by an 's' (see babes) which can either refer to one or more 'babes' or is just another 'endearing' term to call someone else. (the word 'babes' is equally as irritating, please people, stop using these words!)
e.g.
1
Annoying
girl: Awww, dont worry about it babe
(turns round to talk to another person)
Same annoying
girl: Oh, hey babe! You ok? I missed you babe
e.g.2
Guy (to
girl): Oh babe i missed you so much
Girl: The word 'babe' is incredibly irritating, please do not refer to me by it.
e.g. 3
Random person: Oh hey!
Girl: hey..er...(thinks to self - oh CRAP! whats his/her name again..? I cant think..damnit, oh! i know what to do!)babe!