big baby

Example Sentences

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Australian Home Minister Clare O'Neil on Thursday called out Donald Trump, Jr. online and dubbed him a "big baby" after the former president's eldest son cancelled his scheduled speaking tour in the country.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023

"This position of extreme helplessness, it makes you feel like a big baby," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2023

Still, shove or not, McCarthy does come off as a big baby for attempting to prevent Bullard from doing his job.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

I turned into a big baby and got bored and quit, and then the pandemic happened.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2022

I hadn’t seen much of my brother since the big baby announcement, which meant my life had been quieter and more bruise-free than usual.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson