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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Donation drives 🎁 Phoenix Children's Toyland: Donate toys for kiddos spending their holiday season in the hospital this year. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024 That includes falling asleep in it at least once while reading my kiddo books at bedtime. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024 This Pixar masterpiece is a must-watch for the kiddos during the Halloween season, and adults can appreciate the recognizable voice cast of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and more. Keith Langston, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 Families with kiddos aged seven and older can soar through the treetops of the Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve, just outside of Tampa Bay. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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