kids

see definition of kids

nounyoung person
verbfool, ridicule

Synonyms for kids

noun young person

Antonyms for kids

adult

progeny

noun. offspring

Word Origin & History

c.1200, "the young of a goat," from a Scandinavian source (cf. Old Norse kið "young goat"), from Proto-Germanic *kiðjom (cf. Old High German kizzi, German kitze, Danish and Swedish kid). Extended meaning of "child" first recorded as slang 1590s, established in informal usage by 1840s. Applied to skillful young thieves and pugilists since at least 1812. Kid stuff "something easy" is from 1913 (The phrase was in use about that time in reference to vaudeville acts or advertisements featuring children, and to children-oriented features in newspapers). Kid glove "a glove made of kidskin leather" is from 1680s; sense of "characterized by wearing kid gloves," therefore "dainty, delicate" is from 1856.

Example Sentences for kids

I've known other kids like you, but none just the same type.

"The Denson kids are a heap worse, if she only knew it," he said, and followed her willingly.

And he takes hold of kids like you and molds your views like his for life.

"Run away, kids," said the tall man, fumbling at his hip pocket.

So, if you'll excuse me, I'll get back and help my wife wrestle with the kids.

He spent seven years in a reformatory and the kids there were never young.

All you got to do is tell her, get married and have lots and lots of kids.

Combination is the only bluff to fix them kids of his right.

I'd made the money for my kids—I never had any fun spending it in my life.

Old Dibs smiled a sickly smile, like he was unbending to a pair of kids.

kids

Synonyms for kids

Antonyms for kids

More words related to kids

flesh and blood

progeny