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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
What's often forgotten amid the kiddie shenanigans, however, is what the film has to say about the importance of family.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The kiddie splash pool and the shaded kiddie playground are perfect for letting the little ones have fun in the sun.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Unlike smaller kiddie coasters, family coasters are designed to be enjoyed by multiple generations, together.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The kiddie splash pool and the shaded kiddie playground are perfect for letting the little ones have fun in the sun.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Unlike smaller kiddie coasters, family coasters are designed to be enjoyed by multiple generations, together.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Cuban treefrogs tend to lay their eggs in small artificial water sources, such as buckets, bird baths, ornamental ponds, clogged gutters, rain barrels, flower pots, kiddie pools, and water troughs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
Noun
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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My kids officially gained a new best friend, and he's gained a whole new life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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He was hired to perform an autopsy on the child, who died while Ross was in delivery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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