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Definition of kiddie

kiddie

/ˈkɪd.i/
kid · die
Plural:kiddies
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kiddie Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Designed for, relating to, or suitable for young children (used before a noun, informal).

Example

"The toddlers spent the afternoon splashing around in the shallow kiddie pool."

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• noun

1

A young child (informal).

Example

"The local park was full of happy kiddies playing on the swings and slides."

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• Rhymes for kiddie

• Nearby Words

kickstart
kid
kidder
kiddie
kiddingly
kiddo
kiddy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'kid' (originally meaning a young goat, from Old Norse 'kið') combined with the diminutive suffix '-ie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kiddie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kiddie
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