as in child
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
the fire was accidentally started by a couple of kids fooling around
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as in to joke
to make jokes
he always kids around about his "wild and crazy" life as an accountant
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
In addition to the facial rash that's more common in kids, CDC officials say the infection can also cause a general rash on the chest, back, buttocks, or arms and legs that may be itchy.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
First, a James Bond-ian race through squares and cafes, and now kids underground in a mysterious boat with alligators?
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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This action-adventure romp about Navy fighter pilots still hits, as the kids are known to say.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
In addition to the facial rash that's more common in kids, CDC officials say the infection can also cause a general rash on the chest, back, buttocks, or arms and legs that may be itchy.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 17 Aug. 2024
Verb
But Nationals manager Davey Martinez had to tell Floro about the deal—and at first, Floro thought Martinez was kidding.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
First, a James Bond-ian race through squares and cafes, and now kids underground in a mysterious boat with alligators?
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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“Kid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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