kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
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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This Pixar masterpiece is a must-watch for the kiddos during the Halloween season, and adults can appreciate the recognizable voice cast of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and more. Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025 Nothing’s more fun than introducing your kiddo to classic holiday characters. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025 From the end of September until Halloween, Lorrie Scott can usually be found decorating her Ramona home in preparation for a crowd of costumed kiddos. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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