Kiddo
noun
Used as a friendly or familiar form of address for a young person or child.
Good job, kiddo!
Often appears as...
- hang in there
- kiddo; good luck
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Childish
noun
Used sarcastically to criticize someone for being naive or immature.
You've got a lot to learn, kiddo.
Often appears as...
- you're not in kansas anymore
- kiddo; it's not that simple
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Used as a friendly or familiar form of address for a young person or child.
Good job, kiddo!
Often appears as...
- hang in there
- kiddo; good luck
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Childish
noun
Used sarcastically to criticize someone for being naive or immature.
You've got a lot to learn, kiddo.
Often appears as...
- you're not in kansas anymore
- kiddo; it's not that simple
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Often used by parents or adults towards kids to show affection or praise.
You're making progress, kiddo!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
Never used in formal situations, best for casual conversations among family or friends.
Let's grab some ice cream, kiddo.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Spirit
Can be used endearingly for young-at-heart adults in playful contexts.
Hey kiddo, ready for our adventure?
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Often used by parents or adults towards kids to show affection or praise.
You're making progress, kiddo!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
Never used in formal situations, best for casual conversations among family or friends.
Let's grab some ice cream, kiddo.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Spirit
Can be used endearingly for young-at-heart adults in playful contexts.
Hey kiddo, ready for our adventure?
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Often used by parents or adults towards kids to show affection or praise.
You're making progress, kiddo!
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
Never used in formal situations, best for casual conversations among family or friends.
Let's grab some ice cream, kiddo.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Spirit
Can be used endearingly for young-at-heart adults in playful contexts.
Hey kiddo, ready for our adventure?
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Video examples
The secret to desire in...
And then at some point they turn around and they look at you. And if you tell them, "Hey kiddo, the world's a great place. Go for it. There's so much fun out there," then they can turn away and they can experience connection and separateness at the same time.
Video examples
Women entrepreneurs,...
never ever find another job she said kiddo I'm gonna tell you two things first of all no one turns down a Fulbright and secondly McDonald's is always hiring you will find a job take the leap the women in my family are not exceptions the women in this room and
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
And then at some point they turn around and they look at you. And if you tell them, "Hey kiddo, the world's a great place. Go for it. There's so much fun out there," then they can turn away and they can experience connection and separateness at the same time.
Video examples
Women entrepreneurs,...
never ever find another job she said kiddo I'm gonna tell you two things first of all no one turns down a Fulbright and secondly McDonald's is always hiring you will find a job take the leap the women in my family are not exceptions the women in this room and
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
The EP is called 'Kiddo' because this has been an uphill battle for me. As a female in the industry, as a female of colour, some people will demean me. So it's like, 'OK, you wanna call me kiddo? I'll show you kiddo.
Quote examples
Shirley Booth
American Actress
But, my dear, I knew when I was a baby what I wanted to do, and I'll tell you, kiddo, if you don't do what your heart tells you, you'll never be real.
Quote examples
Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
The EP is called 'Kiddo' because this has been an uphill battle for me. As a female in the industry, as a female of colour, some people will demean me. So it's like, 'OK, you wanna call me kiddo? I'll show you kiddo.
Quote examples
Shirley Booth
American Actress
But, my dear, I knew when I was a baby what I wanted to do, and I'll tell you, kiddo, if you don't do what your heart tells you, you'll never be real.
Example 1 of 2
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