bébé Cadum
French
Etymology
From bébé + Cadum. Cadum is originally a trademark, a soap company known for its advertisements of 'ideal' babies with soft, rosy cheeks. The later, second sense evolved as a disparaging comparison to these.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /be.be ka.dɔm/
Noun
bébé Cadum m (plural bébés Cadum)
- baby of an idealised appearance
- (derogatory) puerile, childish, babyish or immature person