kiddie

noun

kid·​die ˈki-dē How to pronounce kiddie (audio)
variants or less commonly kiddy
plural kiddies
often attributive
: a small child
a kiddie pool
kiddie rides

Examples of kiddie in a Sentence

It's a scary movie that might not be appropriate for the kiddies. there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
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Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddie was in 1889

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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddie. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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