big baby

Example Sentences

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“He was a big baby at first,” said Green, a 6-foot-5, 305-pound defensive tackle who was seven years older than Stewart and playing junior college ball at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

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

Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane called the Reds player a "big baby" for his reaction.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2022

“No problem. Oh, by the way, there’s another little shock coming. Maybe the big baby would like to suck his thumb for comfort.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer