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Meaning of crack baby | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A child born to a mother who used cocaine during pregnancy, especially crack cocaine, or any child with substance abuse related birth defects.

derogatory

Examples

Developmental psychologist Claire Coles, who is also a clinician, has seen "crack babies" who were in fact colicky babies.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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