kiddo

kid-do · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) An affectionate term of address for a child or younger person.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A friendly term of address, sometimes used for adults.

Forms

plural: kiddos

Related words

See also: buddy, child, kid
Synonyms: child, kid, youngster

Etymology

From kid (meaning "child," from Middle English kide "young goat") + the affectionate suffix -o.