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kiddo

noun
kid·​do | \ ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio) \
plural kiddos

Definition of kiddo

1 used as a familiar form of address you'll be OK, kiddo
2 : child, kid

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Synonyms & Antonyms for kiddo

Synonyms

bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth

Antonyms

adult, grown-up

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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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His favorite spots: Vintner Grill for wine and appetizers, Mount Charles for hiking and biking, trampoline parks for entertaining the kiddos. Alex Prewitt, SI.com, "Vegas Golden Knights Concierge: Deryk Engelland Helping Teammates Adjust To New City," 17 Aug. 2017 For kiddos: Planet Snoopy is a part of the park with lots of kid-friendly rides featuring the classic Peanuts characters. Dana Branham, Cincinnati.com, "How to make the most of your visit to Kings Island," 3 Aug. 2017 The giant under-the-sea pineapple has been recreated much to the delight of screaming kiddos (and adults) everywhere. Meredith Woerner, latimes.com, "Comic-Con 2017 preview night: The best bits and strangest attractions from the convention floor," 20 July 2017

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First Known Use of kiddo

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for kiddo

kid entry 1

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kiddo

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English Language Learners Definition of kiddo

chiefly US, informal used by an adult to speak to a young person

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