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Kid
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
kids
Examples
All her kids have graduated from college.
02
a young person
Examples
The kids were playing in the park.
03
a young goat
3.1
soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat
04
a friendly or affectionate way to address a close friend
Slang
What does "kid" mean in slang?
The term "kid" is used informally as a friendly or slightly teasing way to address a close friend, not necessarily a child. The structure is literal in origin but shifts in slang use to signal familiarity and casual tone. It can imply affection, joking authority, or camaraderie depending on context. The usage is common in conversational English, especially among peers in relaxed settings.
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
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.
