Why do guys call you ‘babe?’?

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What does it mean?

236color · Accepted Answer

Don't over think this. It's an endearment, like honey, or sweetie or the like. Generally meant to convey romantic feelings, frequently sprinkled in random conversation like "Babe, could you pass the salt?" Rarely, it can be used sarcastically, usually with a woman he doesn't have a romantic relationship with. Sometimes I do it in the car when a woman in front of me does something stupid, like "Babe, pick a lane!" Before you brand me a sexist that thinks woman can't drive, be aware men that do similar things I refer to as "asshole".

Lliam · Accepted Answer

That term of endearment has been around for a long time.

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it was in the seventeenth century that 'baby' was first used as a romantic term of endearment. And it isn't just English-speakers who call each other “baby”; many languages have similar terms, from the French bébé to the Chinese baobei

My wife calls me that a lot. When I call her at work, she usually says "Hey, babe." For a while, the guy she works with thought my name was Babe. LOL

electromagnetic · Accepted Answer

It’s endearing. I call him babe more but that’s outta convenience. He calls me babe if he’s annoyed at something. Not me.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

My best friend calls me that. It's a joke in our inner circle... I'm 5'1", he is 6'5" :D

Muthaginge · Answer

I love being called babe 🥰.. and love to say it.. it’s a sweet pet name.. I also call my close friends babe… it get super fun when we are all in house together. 😝 loving!

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I don't think I've ever called a woman "babe". Not sure why, but it just seems somewhat trashy to me.

RebelinSteel · Answer

Fuck knows but it’s a stupid word, luckily you don’t get it over here much. It is just a random word that people use.

b_lova · Answer

It's a shortened way to call the person you thing is beautiful inside and out.

RavVid · Answer

It is not as if woman don't use pet names. Babe, doll, hun, darl are common.

sheikalana · Answer

The only person who calls me babe is my husband. I do not allow anyone else to call me babe.

Biya123 · Answer

It isn't a respectful word, sounds more like lustful.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

A term of endearment to let you know we love you.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

It's just this weird tendency a lot of guys have to be waaaaaaaay too familiar with women.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I guess, the same reason girls call guys, "babe". It's just a term on endearment.

Anonymous · Answer

such hostile responses from men lol but it's just a sweet term of endearment.

Massageman · Answer

Either they like you, or they forgot your name and don't want to foolish.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

It is a term of endearment reserved for a significant other.

CozyCoffin · Answer

A whole lot of nothing. It's a term of endearment, like darling.

Anonymous · Answer

It’s a short form for the word baby.  As in “you’ll always be my baby….”

TheSpider · Answer

I only call my wife babe or honey. Other women I call Ma'am.

handsomelad70 · Answer

I'd LIKE it, but would prefer "stud" or "cowboy."

Iron_Man · Answer

It’s very special, it means that she’s your girl

laly520 · Answer

just term of endearment

JacobJordan · Answer

Term of endearment

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Not a fan of pet names

OtterMan68 · Answer

it's a compliment: means your hot

noohair · Answer

Because "Dude" does not apply.

Slapmynuts · Answer

Just a term of endearment!:)

Anonymous · Answer

Random word

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

He likes u.

Why do guys call you ‘babe?’?

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A term of endearment to let you know we love you.

Why do guys call you ‘babe?’?

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A term of endearment to let you know we love you.

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