What does "kiddos" mean? Definition & meaning

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What does Kiddo mean?


Kiddo or Kiddos is a slang word for kids.

Kiddo (singular) or Kiddos (plural)

Is a slang word for kid or kids.

You will hear these words used among adults and teens. You will rarely hear a kid refer to another kid as a kiddo.


Examples:

I have two kiddos under the age of five.

How are you kiddos? Did they like the gift?

My kiddo is sick today. I need to take him to the doctor.
I'm going over to the Smith's house to babysit their kiddos.


It is best to use kiddo or kiddos in informal settings. It is casual language.

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What does kiddos mean?


Kiddo or kiddos is an informal word which is used as a friendly form of address.


kiddo (singular)

kiddos (plural)


Example:

Hey, kiddo, how’s it going?


You're getting what you deserve, kiddo.


Those kiddos are doing great in life! I'm so happy for them.

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Kiddos is an English slang word we use to talk about children. But it's a plural word - meaning more than one.


We could also say "kiddo" when talking about 1 child. (Singular)


English Slang Words


What are the kiddos up to? (Plural)


What is the kiddo up to?

(Singular)

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2022/12/05

Kiddos is used as a friendly or slightly condescending form of address. In slang, it is used to describe a child or a person who's younger than the speaker.


How do you use it in a sentence?

  • Get ready for school, kiddos!

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