Kiddo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪdoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kiddo is a noun meaning (US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) A close friend; especially used as a form of address.
Meaning
(US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) A close friend; especially used as a form of address.
More Meanings
- (US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) A child.
Example Sentences
Okay, kiddo, I gotta run.
The books say it's normal. Toddlers often stop napping around this age, and the average amount of sleep needed by a two-year-old is between nine and thirteen hours. My kiddo cuts logs for twelve hours at a stretch, so she's plenty rested.
“Hey, Rick.” “Oh, hey, kiddo. How's your Saturday?” “You know, super chill. W-W-Whatcha doin'?” “Eh, nothing adventurous. You know that race of Underground Dwelling Cannibal Horse People that we're always fighting?” “Yeah, the CHUDs. W-W-What about 'em? “Well, don't tell anybody, but I'm working on a bioweapon to use against them, so I got this barrel of horse semen from your mom's hospital and I'm just gonna, you know, subject it to some otherworldly forces.”
Word Forms
- kiddos
- kiddoes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lad, laddie, man, toddler, childish, babe.
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