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kid

/kɪd/

[/kɪd/]

an informal word for a child

Beginnernoun

Definition

A kid is an informal word for a child. The word also means a young goat.

Example

Every kid in the class joined in.

Every kid in the class joined in.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'kið' meaning a young goat.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal word for a child.

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