babytalk
Can you tell me in which of the following situations I can't use the word "babytalk"?
1. When babies made up words that don't exist.
2. When a married couple is talking about their future baby plan.., or their baby on the way.
3. When grown ups flirt..? (not sure about this one)
When do you use the word "babytalk"?
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It's 1. But it doesn't just mean making up words. It also means simplifying sentences the way babies do. It is almost never used in situation 2. (Except perhaps "all this baby talk (better to say "all this talk about babies") got the newly weds thinking about their future plans.") As for situation 3, if two adults who are already intimate with each other talk like babies to each other to be cutesy and endearing, they can/do use baby talk. However, baby talk is not flirtatious at all. In fact, if you used baby talk to try to pick up girl at the bar, she would probably think you're weird and immature.
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Firstly, what is your question?
1. When to use "babytalk".
2. When not to use "babytalk".
You seem to be asking both.
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How do you use the word "babytalk"? Can you give me examples? Thank you.
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