kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō 

plural kiddos

1

—used as a familiar form of address

you'll be OK, kiddo

2

: child, kid

Synonyms

• bairn [chiefly Scottish]
• bambino
• bud
• chap [Southern & Midland]
• chick
• child
• cub
• juvenile
• kid
• kiddie
• kiddy
• moppet
• sprat
• sprout
• squirt
• whelp
• youngling
• youngster
• youth

Examples of kiddo in a Sentence

let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately, many of the same ear-clearing tips and tricks that apply to adults also can work for kiddos. —Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024

Photo: Netflix As for the Fire Nation kiddos, Netflix has taken a more solemn approach in revealing Dallas Liu as Prince Zuko and Elizabeth Yu as Princess Azula. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2024

For the kiddos, check out Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort to hang out with Mater and the rest of the characters from Cars. —Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

When her kiddos were babies, Maya would outfit her kids in clothes from various shops. —Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈkid-(ˌ)ō 

: child sense 2, kid