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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
Similar to the kiddie version, Chuck’s Arcade has a mix of nostalgic arcade games, like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat; and newer titles such as Halo and Connect Four Hoops.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Dump out any source of standing water: flower pots, tires, buckets, toys, garbage cans, kiddie pools.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Today featured everything from a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and handmade gifts.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 July 2025
Dump out any source of standing water: flower pots, tires, buckets, toys, garbage cans, kiddie pools.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
To keep the potting mix damp, set the pots in a kiddie pool filled with a few inches of water.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Today featured everything from a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and handmade gifts.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
Noun
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And just traveling the world with my kids and my wife, and being able to eat and explore different flavors with them, has turned into this.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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In it, captivating images showed Black kids in preppy and collegiate wear, lounging on the porches of million-dollar waterfront homes, overlooking Inkwell Beach.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the oldest of three children, Fitzgerald had also just started living on his own in Manhattan, per the obit.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sharon, as well as her and Ozzy’s children, Jack and Aimee Osbourne, were attached to produce alongside Polygram’s Michele Anthony and David Blackman and Sony’s Andrea Giannetti.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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