Definitions
- Referring to a young child or toddler. - Used in a playful or affectionate tone when addressing a child. - Talking about activities or items that are specifically designed for children.
- Referring to a young child or teenager. - Used informally to address a child or teenager. - Talking about activities or items that are suitable for children or teenagers.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to young people.
- 2Both can be used as nouns or adjectives.
- 3Both can be used in a playful or affectionate tone.
- 4Both are informal terms.
- 5Both can be used to describe activities or items that are suitable for children.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Kid is more versatile and can be used to refer to both young children and teenagers, while kiddy is more commonly used for young children.
- 2Connotation: Kiddy has a more playful and affectionate connotation, while kid can be neutral or even slightly negative depending on the context.
- 3Formality: Kid is more informal than child, while kiddy is even more informal than kid.
- 4Popularity: Kid is much more commonly used than kiddy in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Kiddy and kid are both informal terms used to refer to young people. While they share similarities such as being playful and affectionate, kid is more versatile and can be used for both young children and teenagers, while kiddy is more commonly used for young children and has a more specific connotation.
