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

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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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Look at how, in Dance Party, Clint Smith recounts his speaker’s dance movement experience with his kiddos. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 This pumpkin patch offers hay rides, corn mazes and a playground for the kiddos. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 If this morning's College GameDay was any indication, maybe watch the game on mute if the kiddos aren't in bed yet. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kiddo

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kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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