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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There’s also a water playground for little ones and, just for the kiddos, a swim-up bar with a mocktail menu. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 Parents and their kiddos can build the LEGO roses together for a fun DIY activity that perfectly fits the occasion. Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025 Whether your first kiddo is about to become a big sibling or your second child is now taking the title, baby dolls can help foster emotional readiness and ease the upcoming family transition. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025 My kiddo likes to get up early and sneak in some screen time. Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 28 Dec. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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