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also kiddy
as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
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Recent Examples of kiddie
The tropical sea, which is the size of three Olympic pools and sits under a clear roof to let in the sunshine, boasts water playgrounds and a kiddie area.
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Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
And what does the actual A.J. think of being the star of her dad’s kiddie enterprise?
—Craig Lindsey, Houston Chronicle, 8 Jan. 2026
Shuckle Bucks are an easy way to pay and play any activities not covered under general admission such as face painting, cow train, corn cannon, kiddie zip line and more.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiddie
Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
And what does the actual A.J. think of being the star of her dad’s kiddie enterprise?
—Craig Lindsey, Houston Chronicle, 8 Jan. 2026
Shuckle Bucks are an easy way to pay and play any activities not covered under general admission such as face painting, cow train, corn cannon, kiddie zip line and more.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiddie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
Noun
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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De Bremaeker said the child has had no access to essential medical care and devices since his deportation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adult witnesses whom Cox will be able to question include a mother who had a child under the age of 12 with her and allegedly saw Cox masturbating in the shower.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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