kiddo

[ kid-oh ]

/ ˈkɪd oʊ /

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

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First recorded in 1880–85; kid¹ + -o

Sure, he rambled some, teared up and kept calling his wife “kiddo.”
Joe Biden’s Happy Warrior Speech|Michelle Cottle|September 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"That shows there's one thing about scouting you don't know, Kiddo," I told him.
Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels|Percy Keese Fitzhugh
And if ten dollars means anything to you, kiddo—look this over.
The Woman Gives|Owen Johnson
What do you say, kiddo, shall we hit it up for Nyack to-night or camp along the river?
Tom Slade at Temple Camp|Percy K. Fitzhugh

“Ay bane looking for your razor, kiddo,” said Hulda deferentially.
The Shriek|Charles Somerville
Doc looked up at me and he said, "It isn't bad, kiddo, don't worry."
Roy Blakeley|Percy Keese Fitzhugh