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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Initially, the basement was going to be a space for the Martin children — but the kiddos weren’t having it. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025 This novel has it all – haunting imagery that reminds us what’s at risk for our planet, a precocious and loveable kiddo, a touch of romance, a blood-pressure-raising mystery and a survival story with heart. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Today host Dylan Dreyer announced after putting up her tree with the help of her three kiddos. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 According to Carleton, complimenting kiddos for complying with clothing directions is key to getting cooperation. Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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