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

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

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

"Maybe I should get training wheels for my skates! Or maybe Alexi and Svetlana should carry me onto the ice instead. Like a big baby!"

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene