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Cumberbaby

Cumberbaby noun: the child of English actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

Noun

Cumberbaby (plural Cumberbabies)

  1. (slang) The child of English actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
    • Benedict's longing for a batch of mini Cumberbabies appears to have influenced his interpretation of the Frankenstein tale.2014, Joanna Benecke, Being Benedict Cumberbatch, unnumbered page
    • On January 7, 2015, the internet crashed once again with the news that Cumberbatch and Hunter were expecting a Cumberbaby later that year.2015, Nikki Stafford, Investigating Sherlock: The Unofficial Guide, page 23

Forms of Cumberbaby

pluralCumberbabies

Origin of Cumberbaby

Blend of Cumberbatch + baby.

Questions about Cumberbaby

What does Cumberbaby mean?
Cumberbaby means the child of English actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
What part of speech is Cumberbaby?
Cumberbaby is a noun.
What is the plural of Cumberbaby?
The plural of Cumberbaby is Cumberbabies.

Words near Cumberbaby in the dictionary

  1. cumber-world
  2. cumber-worlds
  3. Cumberbabe
  4. Cumberbabes
  5. Cumberbabies
  6. Cumberbaby
  7. Cumberbatch
  8. Cumberbatches
  9. Cumberbatchian
  10. Cumberbitch
  11. Cumberbitches

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