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

The only aspect Marsden didn’t worry about was playing himself as a big baby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

For here you were, Big James, named for me—you were a big baby, I was not—here you were: to be loved.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin