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baby fever

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[bay-bee fee-ver] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌfi vər /

noun

  1. intense desire to have a baby.


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She really stresses the baby fever, leaning into the metaphor when she sings she wants a mini-me as a child.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2024

Over the weekend, I was at a family baby shower and texted him that the event was giving me a little bit of baby fever.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2021

Others have argued that baby fever is a learned desire, shaped by social and cultural expectations that are so deeply ingrained they feel innate.

From The Guardian Nov. 2, 2018

Despite being overshadowed by that other upcoming event, royal baby fever had ratcheted up in recent weeks — thanks in part to parking authorities.

From Washington Post Apr. 23, 2018

A playful breed with an oddly expressive, almost human face, this breed spurs baby fever in the most callous of hearts.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 2018

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