Baby

A round-faced baby with a small curl of hair on top, big eyes, and often a pacifier or a smiling mouth.

The 👶 Baby emoji typically represents an actual infant, newborn, or toddler. It’s commonly used in parenting, pregnancy announcements, or to refer to someone’s child.

But beyond its literal meaning, its usage can shift depending on the audience and generation:

• Literal/Parenting: Refers to real babies, parenting moments, or simply to say “someone had a baby.”
• Gen Z usage: Often metaphorical or playful — to describe something “adorable,” someone acting immature, or as a term of endearment (e.g. “you’re such a baby”).
• Gaming/Streaming culture: Used sarcastically to describe a new or inexperienced player (“baby” player).