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Meaning of kid
A child or young person
Etymology of kid
The word "kid" originated in the 17th century, from the Old Norse word "kíð", meaning "young goat", which was later used to refer to a child or young person, likely due to the idea that a young goat is a playful and energetic creature, much like a young child
Synonyms
Definitions
- A child or young person, especially one below the age of full physical or mental development
- A young goat
- An informal term for a child or young person, often used affectionately
Usage Examples
- The kid next door is always getting into trouble
- She's just a kid, she doesn't know any better
- The kid on the bike rode past me without stopping
- The kids are playing in the park
- The kid is very talented, she's been playing the piano since she was five
Antonyms
adult
grown-up
elder
senior
mature person
older person
aged person
elderly person
retiree
pensioner
nonagenarian
centenarian
middle-aged person
older adult
senior citizen
geriatric
mature individual
grown person
fully grown person
developed person