noun General Slang

preemie

PREE-mee · noun · informal

A premature baby

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Definitions

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Affectionate clipped slang for an infant born prematurely.

“The preemie in incubator 3 is doing much better today.”
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preemie In A Sentence

The preemie in incubator 3 is doing much better today.

Origin & Usage

Clipping of 'premature.'

Variants premiepreemy

People Also Ask

What is a preemie?

It is affectionate clipped slang for a baby born prematurely.

Where does the word come from?

It is a shortening of 'premature.'

Is 'preemie' a rude term?

No, it is warm, everyday slang used by parents and staff alike.

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