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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
That includes common-sense steps like wearing insect repellent and covering up skin, as well as clearing out areas where standing water could be collecting, like flower pots, plastic containers, gutters, buckets, bird baths and kiddie pools.
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
There are kid-friendly pools (though there’s also an adults-only rooftop pool), a dedicated kiddie pool, and a splash pad.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
Asahel Salmeron, 4, of Gurnee, went down the kiddie water slide for younger children.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
There are kid-friendly pools (though there’s also an adults-only rooftop pool), a dedicated kiddie pool, and a splash pad.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
Asahel Salmeron, 4, of Gurnee, went down the kiddie water slide for younger children.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiddie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
Noun
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The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The families would go to fundraisers and other events together, and all of their children came along, because nobody had babysitters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Next, brother and sister duo Itsuki (Joey Iwanaga) and Yuna (Akana Ikeda) are lured on a path that sees Yuna happily married with a child.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tommy goes on a date with Rachel and slowly shows his extremely short temper, even going so far as to yell at the chick and the duck.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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Luckily for us, the chick’s feathers were damaged and an early release back into the wild was impossible.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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