Babysit ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Babysit ( verb )

To take care of a child or children for a short period of time, usually in the absence of the parents.

Origin:

It is a blend of the words "baby" and "sit" meaning to take care of a child for a short period of time.

Examples:

1. She babysat her neighbor's children while they were at work.
2. He babysat his sister's child while she went out for the evening.
3. I'm going to babysit my niece and nephew tonight.
4. The teenager offered to babysit the young child while the parents went out to dinner.
5. He was nervous about babysitting for the first time, but it turned out to be fun.

(As a verb)

Babysit ( verb )

To take care of a child or children for a short period of time, usually in the absence of the parents.

Origin:

It is a blend of the words "baby" and "sit" meaning to take care of a child for a short period of time.

Examples:

1. She babysat her neighbor's children while they were at work.
2. He babysat his sister's child while she went out for the evening.
3. I'm going to babysit my niece and nephew tonight.
4. The teenager offered to babysit the young child while the parents went out to dinner.
5. He was nervous about babysitting for the first time, but it turned out to be fun.