How to Pronounce "down with the kids"
expression
DOWN with thuh KIDZ
DOWN with thuh KIDZ
Definition
This expression means being familiar with, understanding, or behaving in a way that is current or popular among young people. It's often used humorously, sometimes to point out when an older person tries to act trendy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɪdz
British English
dˈaʊn/ /wˈɪð/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN with thuh KIDZ
UK
DOWN with thuh KIDZ
Listen in Context
He tries to act down with the kids by using slang.
She wears trendy clothes to seem down with the kids.
My uncle thinks he is down with the kids, but he still uses Facebook.
Are you sure using 'lit' makes you down with the kids?