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

The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

The complex caters to kiddos with crafts and dress-up clothes, while bibliophiles peruse Wilder's belongings and television show memorabilia. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026

That means, filling in any holes your kiddos dug, picking up trash and disposing of it, and being sure all your toys and accoutrements are loaded back in the car and heading home with you. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

If your Taurus is acting resistant to change, try using reward systems, whether that's a sticker chart for your little one or a chores app for your older kiddo, to motivate them. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 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