bébé Cadum

French

Etymology

From bébé + Cadum. Cadum is originally a trademark, a soap company known for its advertisements of 'ideal' babies with soft, rosy cheeks. The later, second sense evolved as a disparaging comparison to these.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /be.be ka.dɔm/
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Noun

bébé Cadum m (plural bébés Cadum)

  1. baby of an idealised appearance
  2. (derogatory) puerile, childish, babyish or immature person
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