Synonyms for

Kid

Verb / kɪd / Another word for kid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a child or young person

Synonyms & similar words

josh tiddler fry nipper chaff thomaskyd nestling jolly minor smallfry kyd youngster child banter tyke parent tike kidskin kid shaver pullthelegof thomaskid child youth youngster toddler boy girl infant adolescent teenager juvenile minor offspring progeny youngling weanling bambino moppet tot urchin

Synonyms by register

Formal

child offspring juvenile

Informal

kiddo tyke youngster little one

Literary

babe urchin

Antonyms

adult grown-up elder senior parent

Common collocations

  • kid brother
  • kid sister
  • kid glove treatment
  • kid stuff
  • kid friendly
  • kid you not
  • kid around

Word family

noun kid
verb kid
adjective kidlike

Usage note

While 'kid' is commonly used informally to refer to a child, it can sometimes sound overly casual or even slightly dismissive in formal contexts. The verb form means to tease or joke.

Example sentences

  1. The kid is playing with his ball in the park.
  2. I used to be a kid like you, but now I'm all grown up.
  3. The teacher asked the kids to sit quietly.
  4. The kid was excited to open his birthday presents.
  5. The mother held her kid's hand as they crossed the street.

Quotes

  • The best way to make children good is to make them happy. - Oscar Wilde
  • A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be curious, and to fight tirelessly for something. - Paulo Coelho
  • Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. - Neil Postman

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