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

As sleep doctors, our goal is not to have parents be overly rigid or anxious, but to educate and empower them to know the basics of sleep to make informed decisions for their kiddos and help mediate the effects of less sleep when the opportunity is worthwhile. —Jonathan Carone, Parents, 15 Nov. 2025

Back then, toys such as Woody and Buzz only had each other to compete with for their kiddos’ attention, as was the plot of the original film. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025

Kylie’s kiddos crashed the taping of her Not Gonna Lie podcast this week, which was filmed at Disney World and featured their grandma Donna Kelce as a guest. —Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

Keter Pacific Cool Bar Outdoor Patio Side Table One of my favorite things to do is enjoy a seasonal beverage or a little snack on my patio, and this multifunctional side table stores cans of wine, cheese, or even juice pouches for kiddos. —Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025

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