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Cumberbaby en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of Cumberbatch + baby.

Meanings

  1. (slang) The child of English actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
    • Benedict's longing for a batch of mini Cumberbabies appears to have influenced his interpretation of the Frankenstein tale. 2014, Joanna Benecke, Being Benedict Cumberbatch, unnumbered page:
    • On January 7, 2015, the internet crashed once again with the news that Cumberbatch and Hunter were expecting a Cumberbaby later that year. 2015, Nikki Stafford, Investigating Sherlock: The Unofficial Guide, page 23:

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