Definition of kid
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : a young person
kids in high school especially : child a married couple with two kids —often used as a generalized reference to one especially younger or less experienced the kid on the pro golf tour you poor kid
2a : a young goat
b : a young individual of various animals related to the goat
3a : the flesh, fur, or skin of a young goat
b : something (such as leather) made of the fur or skin of a young goat
gloves made of kid
kid
adjectiveDefinition of kid (Entry 2 of 4)
: younger my kid brother his kid sister
kid
verb (1)kidded; kidding
Definition of kid (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : to deceive (someone) as a joke : to say untrue things to (someone) in a playful or joking way
It's the truth; I wouldn't kid you. You've got to be kidding me. I kid you not.
b : to fail to admit the truth to (someone)
They're kidding themselves if they think they can win.
2 : to gently criticize or tease (someone) in a friendly or good-humored way
We kidded her about her old car.
: to engage in good-humored fooling or horseplay
He was just kidding with you. —often used with aroundShe enjoys kidding around with her friends.
kid
verb (2)kidded; kidding
Definition of kid (Entry 4 of 4)
: to bring forth young
—used of a goat or an antelope
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The first known use of kid was in the 13th century
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