kiddo

American  

[kid-oh] / ˈkɪd oʊ /

noun

plural

kiddos, kiddoes

1. Informal. (used as a familiar form of address.)

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Usage

What does kiddo mean? Kiddo is an informal way to refer to or address a child or a person who’s younger than the speaker. It can be used for a person of any gender.It's typically intended to imply familiarity or affection. It's especially used as a familiar way to address one's own child or grandchild.Kiddo is most often used in greetings or friendly speech, as in Hey there, kiddo or We’ll get ’em next time, kiddo.    Kiddo is also often used as a more informal synonym for kid, as in Grandpa is spending time with the kiddos down at the lake. Kiddo can sometimes be used to imply that a person is inexperienced or lacks wisdom, as in Look, kiddo, leave this one to the professionals.Example: Are you ready for the trip to Disneyland with your dad, kiddo?

Etymology

Origin of kiddo

First recorded in 1880–85; kid ¹ + -o

Example Sentences

“Good job today, kiddo. You guys going out to the cabin now that you have the weekend off?”

From Literature

“I just wanted to touch base because Zach emailed me over your hours and you are way over forty, kiddo. You completed your service a week or so ago. So we can schedule your exit meeting.”

From Literature

In the second half, the soaked photographer was spotted by Ferguson, who asked her: "Magi, are you a bit wet?" and told her to "come and sit between Kiddo and myself".

From BBC

Beatrix Kiddo—the Bride’s real name—is an all-timer, a hall of famer.

From The Wall Street Journal

And someday, kiddo, you will appreciate the simple gifts your children give you.

From The Wall Street Journal