Kids: meaning, definitions and examples

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kids

 

[ kษชdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young humans

Kids are young humans who have not yet reached adulthood. They are often playful, curious, and full of energy. Kids require care and guidance from adults to help them grow and develop.

Synonyms

children, juveniles, offspring, youngsters

Examples of usage

  • The park was filled with kids playing on the swings and slides.
  • She works with kids at the local school, helping them with their studies.
  • Kids love to explore and learn about the world around them.
  • It's important for kids to have a safe and nurturing environment to thrive.
  • As a parent, it's essential to spend quality time with your kids.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term for children

Kids is an informal term used to refer to children. It is commonly used in casual conversations and friendly settings to talk about young ones.

Synonyms

children, kiddos, little ones, young ones

Examples of usage

  • The kids are excited to go to the amusement park this weekend.
  • She is great with kids and always knows how to make them laugh.
  • The teacher organized a fun activity for the kids in the class.
  • I love spending time with my kids, they bring so much joy into my life.

Translations

Translations of the word "kids" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crianรงas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kinder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak-anak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzieci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญไพ› (ใ“ใฉใ‚‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enfants

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ niรฑos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงocuklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ด๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุทูุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dฤ›ti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฉๅญ (hรกizi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otroci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลŸaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ niรฑos

Etymology

The word 'kids' originated from the Middle English word 'kide', which referred to a young goat. Over time, the term evolved to also represent young children. The use of 'kids' to describe children dates back to the 16th century. It has since become a commonly accepted term in informal language to refer to youngsters.

See also: kid, kiddos, kidnap, skid.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,571, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.