baby-sit
or ba·by·sit
verb (used without object), ba·by-sat, ba·by-sit·ting.
verb (used with object), ba·by-sat, ba·by-sit·ting.
Origin of baby-sit
Related Words for babysit
notice, perceive, feed, nourish, vaccinate, cradle, inspect, command, do, protect, manage, watch, maintain, cultivate, keep, preserve, patrol, secure, oversee, defendExamples from the Web for babysit
Contemporary Examples of babysit
With another baby on the way, it's a good thing Grandma Kris Jenner is nearby to babysit.
Emanuel finds herself drawn to Linda, who resembles her dead mother, and agrees to babysit her newborn child.
Jessica Biel on ‘The Truth About Emanuel,’ Motherhood, Justin Timberlake, and MoreMarlow Stern
January 7, 2014
They hold the kid for a few minutes, or read her a story, or "babysit" her, and think they've done a fantastic job.
Even more annoying, have you heard of a guy say he has to "babysit" his children when his wife has something to do?
Queen Latifah also used to babysit your kids while you were on tour?
Historical Examples of babysit
And I was getting dressed to go out to a friend's house, and she was staying to babysit.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I am well enough that I can babysit or pick up a few dollars.
Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy