babysitting
babysitting is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, babysitting is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbabysitting
- To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.
Example: "My daughter is babysitting for the Morgans at number ten, who are going out on a date night."
- To watch or attend anything or anyone unnecessarily closely; to have to help or coax too much.
Example: "He left me to babysit the new guy while he got some work done."
- The work of a babysitter; the care of children in the temporary absence of their parents.
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