as in kids
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 kiddies
The Easter Bunny made an appearance to doting kiddies.
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Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddies
Noun
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Kiddies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddies. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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