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Premie

Definition:

Premie is a slang term commonly used to refer to a premature baby. It is derived from the word "premature" and is typically used in informal settings.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: She gave birth to a premie last night.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A baby that is born prematurely.

Example Sentence: The premie had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for a few weeks.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, premie is often used to describe a baby born before the completion of the full term of pregnancy, typically under 37 weeks.

Example Sentence: They were thrilled when their friend's premie finally came home from the hospital.

Local Usage:

In local usage, premie may have cultural and regional variations, but it generally retains its meaning of a premature baby.

Example Sentence: In some communities, there are dedicated support groups for parents of premies.

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