kidult

[ ki-duhlt ]

noun

, Informal.

1. adultescent.

kidult

/ ˈkɪdʌlt /

noun

1. an adult who is interested in forms of entertainment such as computer games, television programmes, etc that are intended for children

adjective

1. aimed at or suitable for kidults, or both children and adults

Word History and Origins

Origin of kidult¹

First recorded in 1985–90; kid ¹ + (ad)ult

Word History and Origins

Origin of kidult¹

C20: from kid ¹+ ( ad ) ult

Example Sentences

But I will concede that store-bought canisters are for disenfranchised kids—real (as opposed to kidult-size) teens.

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