Meanings
nounCumberbaby (plural Cumberbabies)
plural Cumberbabies
- slanglifestyleThe 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 page1 more example
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
Origin
Blend of Cumberbatch + baby.
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APA
Cumberbaby. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cumberbaby
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“Cumberbaby.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cumberbaby. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
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