knee baby

English

Etymology

Because a baby of this age may be taken into the mother's lap, i.e. on her knee. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “"used in African American Vernacular English and has African roots" -- evidence needed”)

Noun

knee baby (plural knee babies)

  1. A young child, slightly older than a baby.
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