kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
Synonyms of kiddonext
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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In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 The Explorer’s Club and Core Zone Teens Club are ready to entertain the kiddos when the grownups need a little quiet time or a spa treatment. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026 Hopefully this song will do the same for your kiddo. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026 Helix This mattress has two sides to it for your growing kiddo. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 13 Jan. 2026 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 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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