baby of the family vs youngest

baby of the family

noun
  • The youngest member of an immediate family. 

  • A member of an immediate family who behaves as, or is treated as though they were the youngest member of a family. 

  • An adult member of an immediate family who is treated by others in the family, especially the parents, as though they were a child. 

youngest

noun
  • The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group. 

adj
  • Most recently begun or formed. 

  • Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest. 

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