Kiddo Meaning in English
word
/ˈkɪdəʊ/
KI-doh
/ˈkɪdəʊ/
KI-doh
Definition
A friendly, informal way to address a child or someone younger. It is often used with warmth, affection, or playful encouragement.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and affectionate. Adults often use it when talking to children: 'Hey, kiddo.' It can sound warm from a parent, teacher, or older adult, but may sound awkward or overly familiar if used with strangers or other adults.
Spanish: peque - niño (coloquial y cariñoso)Portuguese (BR): garotinho - filho - criança (coloquial e carinhoso)Portuguese (PT): miúdo - filho - criança (coloquial e carinhoso)Chinese (Simplified): 小家伙 - 小朋友（口语，亲切）Chinese (Traditional): 小傢伙 - 小朋友（口語，親切）Hindi: बच्चे - नन्हे (अनौपचारिक, स्नेहपूर्ण)Arabic: يا صغيري - يا بطل - طفل (بأسلوب وديّ وغير رسمي)Bengali: বাচ্চা - ছোট্টাRussian: малец - малышJapanese: 坊や - 子供Vietnamese: nhóc - nhóc conKorean: 꼬마 - 어린이Turkish: ufaklık - veletUrdu: بچہ - پیارا بچہIndonesian: nak - anak kecil
Example Sentences
Come here, kiddo.
basic
Good job, kiddo!
basic
How was school, kiddo?
basic
Hang in there, kiddo — you're doing better than you think.
natural
Listen, kiddo, life doesn't always go the way we plan.
natural
You got this, kiddo.
natural