kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō 

plural kiddos

1

—used as a familiar form of address

you'll be OK, kiddo

2

: child, kid

Synonyms of kiddo

• kid
• child

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

If this morning's College GameDay was any indication, maybe watch the game on mute if the kiddos aren't in bed yet. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The set has 825 pieces, and once it’s built, kiddos can display the finished product in their room, perhaps next to a Huntrix light stick. — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026

But this year, with the addition of five kiddos (all under 16 months) to our group, our destination wish list looked a little different. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026

Hyatt House Carlsbad is ideal for Hyatt pointsmaxxers or those traveling with pets or kiddos in tow. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for kiddo

• widow

Kids Definition

kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈkid-(ˌ)ō 

: child sense 2, kid