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
Recent Examples on the Web Available in nearly 20 color options, there’s a color pattern for every kiddo’s style. Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024 For those of you just joining us, Meredith spends part of her time in Seattle trying to get funding for her Alzheimer’s research and the other part of the time with her kiddos and Nick (Scott Speedman) in Boston. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024 Trending Stories 2024 Readers' Choice Awards Survey The World's 14 Coolest Underwater Hotels Where to Go for a Less-Crowded European Summer Fortunately, many of the same ear-clearing tips and tricks that apply to adults also can work for kiddos. Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024 Gingerbread loves kiddos and is also dog-friendly to docile companions. Teryn Jones and, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024 The kiddos impressed their athlete dad with their abilities. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 This toy is recommended for kiddos between 2 and 6 years old. Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 Along for the ride were all the kiddos: Harper, Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn, who brought his actress-heiress wife Nicola Peltz. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 The kiddo was introduced in the Peanuts comic strip in 1968, its first Black character. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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