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also kiddy
as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
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Recent Examples of kiddie
The wading pool, kiddie area and main pool are open for business.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Millions could be thought of as a kiddie version of Shallow Grave, except things don’t go so dark (and there’s a much happier ending).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
But other sources say Disney just outbid Netflix, fostering their already strong kiddie portfolio of Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and old episodes of Disneyland narrated by former nazis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The Joker’s season sank in the kiddie pool for the second spring in a row.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Millions could be thought of as a kiddie version of Shallow Grave, except things don’t go so dark (and there’s a much happier ending).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
But other sources say Disney just outbid Netflix, fostering their already strong kiddie portfolio of Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and old episodes of Disneyland narrated by former nazis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The Joker’s season sank in the kiddie pool for the second spring in a row.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
Noun
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The podcast tells a great story that will engage all ages—but especially kids interested in outer space (and what kid isn’t?).—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Elmore County paramedics responded to a call at 1:47 p.m. Saturday about an object piercing a windshield and injuring a child, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday in a news release.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Around this time, a person broke a window and successfully rescued a child from the home while flames began to spread, police said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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