kiddo

noun
UK: /ˈkɪdəʊ/
US: /ˈkɪdoʊ/

  1. A term of endearment, often used when speaking to a child or someone younger.

    1. Hey kiddo, how was school today? [ ] [ ]
    2. Come on, kiddo, let's get you some ice cream after this appointment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

child youngster pal friend
kiddo interjection

  1. Used as a friendly way to address someone, often implying affection or familiarity.

    1. Listen, kiddo, I've been there before. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't worry, kiddo, everything will be alright in the end you will see. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "kiddo" is /ˈkɪdəʊ/ in British English and /ˈkɪdoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kiddo": child, youngster, pal, friend.

Example usage of "kiddo": "Hey kiddo, how was school today?". More examples on the page.