(US, Australia, NZ, Philippines) A child.
(US, Australia, NZ, Philippines) A child.
"kiddo" means: A child.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"kiddo" means: A child.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (US) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
"kiddo" means: A child.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
Add your own interpretation of "kiddo".
Aussie and Kiwi vocabulary — bogan, daggy, brekkie, sheila, bach, jandals — the whole Antipodean lexicon, including outback dialect, surf and beach culture, and Sydney/Melbourne street slang.
See all Australian & NZ slang slang on Slangora.
Browse all slang words starting with K.
The second my kiddo could get it, she got it. VACCINES SAVE LIVES YALL
“2pm can't get here fast enough... Miss the kiddo!”
“Oh gosh, poor kiddo, and I’m sure anyone out there is scared . 😱 I’ll hold good thoughts for them all!”
“Wonderful!! My kiddo was a camper & UJL (counselor in training) at Camp Brave Trails. Our kids need community and fun and joy. We need to support them, protect them, advocate for them, love them. They're kids just like any other.”
“Of course! (And while I'm not sure what the situation is with kiddo's Dad/grandparents on that side, to the extent that you do separate parties this gives that side Friday/your side Saturday).”
“seems to be quite real - including some very typical bored kiddo fidgeting. who thought a pedophile rambling in front of children was a good photo op?? www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...”
No comments yet — say something.
(US, Australia, NZ, Philippines) A close friend; especially used as a form of address.
Okay, kiddo, I gotta run.
“The second my kiddo could get it, she got it. VACCINES SAVE LIVES YALL”
No comments yet — say something.