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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Dear Eric: My kiddo is hardworking, makes friends everywhere and is working on her third advanced degree. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 2 July 2025 In fact, experts say that a kiddo playing alone is beneficial for their development. Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 July 2025 Celebrating a couple days early because kiddos day off. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 1 July 2025 Help your kiddos keep the bugs away with mosquito-repellent bracelets. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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