Definitions
- Referring to a young child, usually a boy. - Used in a playful or affectionate manner to describe a child. - Can be used to describe a mischievous or rambunctious child.
- Referring to a young child, either a boy or a girl. - Used informally and commonly to describe a child. - Can be used to describe a playful or mischievous child.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to young children.
- 2Both words can be used playfully or affectionately.
- 3Both words can be used to describe mischievous or playful behavior.
- 4Both words are informal and casual in tone.
- 5Both words can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Kid is more commonly used than tyke in everyday language.
- 2Gender: Tyke is more commonly used to refer to young boys while kid can be used for both boys and girls.
- 3Connotation: Tyke has a more playful and affectionate connotation while kid can have a more neutral or even negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Formality: Kid is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts while tyke is more informal and casual in tone.
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Remember this!
Tyke and kid are synonyms that both refer to young children. However, tyke is of Scottish origin and is more commonly used to refer to young boys in a playful or affectionate manner. On the other hand, kid is of Germanic origin and is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to both boys and girls in a more neutral or even negative connotation depending on the context.
