Definitions for babysitting
babysit·ting

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. babysitting, baby sittingnoun

   the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home

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1. babysittingnoun

   the work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents

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1. Babysitting

   Babysitting is temporarily caring for a child. Babysitting can be a paid job for all ages; however, it is best known as a temporary activity for early teenagers who are not yet eligible for employment in the general economy. It provides autonomy from parental control and dispensable income, as well as an introduction to the techniques of childcare. It emerged as a social role for teenagers in the 1920s, and became especially important in suburban America in the 1950s and 1960s, when there was an abundance of small children. It stimulated an outpouring of folk culture in the form of urban legends, pulp novels, and horror films.

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1. babysitting

   Babysitting refers to the act of temporarily taking care of someone else's child or children, typically in the absence of the parents or guardians. Babysitters are responsible for the safety, wellbeing, and sometimes the entertainment or educational needs of the children they are in charge of. This role can include tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene and bedtime routines, playtime activities, and homework help.

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1. Babysitting

   Babysitting is the practice of temporarily caring for a child. Babysitting is commonly performed as a job by teenagers for extra money.

Matched Categories

1. • Care

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce babysitting?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say babysitting in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of babysitting in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of babysitting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of babysitting in a Sentence

1. Chantel Bonneau:

   Encourage your child to moonlight, there are all different ways to bring in extra income, like house-sitting, babysitting, dog-sitting, yard work, bartending, hostess and catering events.

2. Bill Clinton:

   You know, after January I'm available for babysitting duties, right Goodbye Bill, we'll put you down on the babysitting list now, mate.

3. Doug Quinn:

   Hey, if you got 'em this way, you’re babysitting, i’ve had to take clients home, not get ’em a cab, physically take ’em home.

4. Jess Ting:

   Xiangya Hospital's like the leg is just babysitting the amputated hand until the arm is ready for it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=babysitting
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Babysitting
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babysitting
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=babysitting
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=babysitting