Phrase guide

baby blues

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Blue eyes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, plural, plural-only

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History

Etymology

Short for baby blue eyes.

From baby + blues.