How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
baby-snatcher — baˈby snatcher noun 1. A person marrying or having as a lover someone who is much younger (usu derogatory; also cradle snatcher) 2. A person who steals a baby, eg from its pram (informal) • • • Main Entry: ↑baby … Useful english dictionary
baby snatcher — /ˈbeɪbi snætʃə/ (say baybee snachuh) noun 1. a person who kidnaps a small child. 2. → cradle snatcher …
baby-snatcher — noun one who kidnaps a baby … Wiktionary
baby-snatcher — see baby sitter … A concise dictionary of English slang
baby-sitter — , baby snatcher Person who marries someone very much younger … A concise dictionary of English slang
baby — n. & v. n. (pl. ies) 1 a very young child or infant, esp. one not yet able to walk. 2 an unduly childish person (is a baby about injections). 3 the youngest member of a family, team, etc. 4 (often attrib.) a a young or newly born animal. b a… … Useful english dictionary
baby snatching — noun The kidnapping of a baby. See Also: baby snatcher … Wiktionary
cradle-snatcher — craˈdle snatcher noun (usu derogatory) Someone who chooses as a lover or marriage partner someone much younger than himself or herself (also baby snatcher) • • • Main Entry: ↑cradle * * * cradle snatcher UK [ˈkreɪd(ə)l ˌsnætʃə(r)] US [ˈkreɪd(ə)l… … Useful english dictionary
cradle-snatcher — Same as baby snatcher … A concise dictionary of English slang
crumb-snatcher — n a baby or small child. Like ankle biter, rug rat, etc., the phrase can be used affectionately and/or ruefully … Contemporary slang
