kid

[kɪd]

kid Definition

• 1. a child or young person
• 2. a young goat

Using kid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The park is full of kids playing.

• Example

  She has three kids, two boys and a girl.

• Example

  I saw a group of kids riding their bikes down the street.

• Example

  The farmer raises goats and sells kid meat.

kid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kid

• child
• youth
• youngster
• juvenile
• billy

Phrases with kid

• the new kid on the block

  a newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity

  Example

  He's the new kid on the block, so be sure to introduce yourself.

• act the goat/kid

  behave in a silly or playful way

  Example

  The children were acting the goat, jumping around and making silly noises.

• to kid around

  to joke or tease in a playful way

  Example

  Don't take him seriously, he's just kidding around.

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Summary: kid in Brief

The term 'kid' [kɪd] refers to a child or young person, as well as a young goat. It is commonly used in phrases like 'the new kid on the block,' meaning a newcomer, and 'to kid around,' meaning to joke or tease playfully.