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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The super-durable, easy to clean material makes sense for highly trafficked areas of the house and the neutral colorway looks great long after your kiddo has grown out of it. Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 Many already know the major pool etiquette rules, like not bringing glass into the water and supervising kiddos (and pets). Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 Again, this is an easy task to sub-contract out to family members and kiddos. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 My younger kiddo loves fruit and yogurt and can pretty much always go for a yogurt parfait. Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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