kiddie
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Meaning · English
A child.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The kiddie pool was shallow so the children would be safe, which meant it was much warmer than the adult pool.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kiddie” mean?
A child.
Is “kiddie” formal or informal?
kiddie is generally slang.