kid — a child or young person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a child or young person
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪd/
Example Sentences
- When I was a kid, I thought monsters lived under my bed.
- Don't kid yourself - studying English takes time and effort.
- My kid brother ate my homework... literally!
kid
NOUN[/kɪd/]
a child or young person
A happy kid swings high while another kid waits excitedly
The kid opened the lid and found what was hid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'kide,' originally referring to a young goat. From the 17th century onwards, the meaning underwent semantic shift to refer to a human child, likely due to the association of young animals with youthfulness and immaturity.
Breakdown
Middle English 'kide' (young goat) → Modern English 'kid' (child). The morphological evolution reflects semantic generalization from a specific animal term to a broader term for any young human.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When I was a kid, I thought monsters lived under my bed.”
“Don't kid yourself - studying English takes time and effort.”
“My kid brother ate my homework... literally!”
“The farmer's goat had twin kids this spring.”
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