kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
1
used as a familiar form of address
you'll be OK, kiddo
2
: child, kid

Examples of kiddo in a Sentence

let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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There is also fun for the kiddos with their own games and prizes. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025 Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat. Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025 So with good blackout shades, your kiddo theoretically should sleep through the night just fine. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025 This deal is especially great for any teachers restocking their classrooms—or parents whose kiddos manage to lose pencils with abandon. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kiddo

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddo was in 1905

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“Kiddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddo. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

kiddo

noun
kid·​do ˈkid-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
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