Synonyms

baby-sit

British

verb

(intr) to act or work as a baby-sitter

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Other Word Forms

baby-sitting noun

Example Sentences

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His antics had some people joking that he should come and baby-sit and do domestic chores for them.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2022

"I wouldn’t want to baby-sit — I mean, be married to — anyone else, ever."

From Fox News • Nov. 24, 2021

A paroled Hollywood con man’s community service is to baby-sit a chronic liar recently released.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2020

But one couple's decision to go out was another's chance to baby-sit; so it became difficult to earn coupons.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2017

Then one day Tessie had to go out and Desdemona was forced to baby-sit.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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