kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
Synonyms of kiddonext
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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Kylie also explains her decision to leave her kiddos at home in Philadelphia. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 But younger kiddos may just want to play in the water without getting knocked around by the waves. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 29 June 2026 The burger joint prides itself on its no-frills menu featuring cheese curds, craft sodas and Happiness Meals for the kiddos. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 The complex caters to kiddos with crafts and dress-up clothes, while bibliophiles peruse Wilder's belongings and television show memorabilia. Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

kiddo

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