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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Parents may now be wondering whether a cane sugar drink will be a healthier option for their kiddos. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025 However, kiddos will be sure to get a kick out of the outdoor pool. Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025 The frame is compact, but still tall enough for my taller kiddo. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 31 July 2025 Set healthy boundaries: Keep adjusting your digital habits as your kiddo grows. Tinybeans Team, Miami Herald, 31 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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