kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
1
used as a familiar form of address
you'll be OK, kiddo
2
: child, kid

Examples of kiddo in a Sentence

let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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For the last few years, my grownup kiddo and I have carved out a weekend in Palm Springs to hike, bike, hit the museums and shops and dine around town. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 According to Carleton, complimenting kiddos for complying with clothing directions is key to getting cooperation. Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025 West Elm Kids is here to provide mid-century modern furniture in your kiddo’s room, too. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025 Sure, Bridget might trundle the kiddos off to their school while still in pajamas, but that’s just her. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kiddo

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddo was in 1905

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“Kiddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddo. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

noun
kid·​do ˈkid-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
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