kid
kid
kɪd
kid
/kɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "kid"in English

Kid
01

a son or daughter of any age

kid definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
kids
Examples
All her kids have graduated from college.
02

a young person

kid definition and meaning
Examples
The kids were playing in the park.
03

a young goat

kid definition and meaning
3.1

soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat

04

a friendly or affectionate way to address a close friend

Slang
Examples
Hey kid, you coming to the game tonight?
to kid
01

to joke about something, often by giving false or inaccurate information

Transitive: to kid sb
to kid definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
kid
3rd person singular
kids
present participle
kidding
past simple
kidded
past participle
kidded
Examples
She has kidded her colleagues with a fake resignation letter, creating a playful atmosphere at work.
02

to playfully joke around or tease in a lighthearted way

Intransitive
Examples
He loves to kid with his coworkers to keep the mood light.
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