kiddy

or kid·die

[ kid-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural kid·dies.

1. a child.

kiddy

/ ˈkɪdɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   an affectionate word for child

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiddy¹

First recorded in 1570–80; kid ¹ + -y ²

Example Sentences

The study suggests that having children may lead to a psychological shift — trading sexual appetite for cooing over kiddies.

From Ozy

Those doll-hitting kiddies bring their love of dark play into adulthood—and apply it to grown-up scenarios.

From Popular-Science

Even in her agony she wondered how much, at the rate he was spreading it, would be left for the Kiddy's supper.

From Project Gutenberg

"Look here, kiddy," she began, with a softness Marie had never heard in her voice before.

From Project Gutenberg

I remember him giving me a hidin' when I was a kiddy for saying something I wasn't sure of.

From Project Gutenberg

Last time I saw you, you were a kiddy in short frocks, running round and shouting to beat the band.

From Project Gutenberg

Any steamer-kiddy ought to be able to do that; but if you can't read, ask some one to show it you.

From Project Gutenberg