kid
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1kid
noun \ˈkid\Definition of KID
1
a : a young goat b : a young individual of various animals related to the goat
2
a : the flesh, fur, or skin of a kid b : something made of kid
3
: a young person; especially : child —often used as a generalized reference to one especially younger or less experienced <the kid on the pro golf tour> <poor kid>
— kid·dish \ˈki-dish\ adjective
See Examples of KID
- She has to leave early and pick up her kids at school.
- He has a wife and two kids.
- I wish I could do something to help that poor kid.
Origin of KID
Middle English kide, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse kith kid
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to KID
2kid
intransitive verbkid·dedkid·ding
Definition of KID
: to bring forth young —used of a goat or an antelope
First Known Use of KID
15th century
3kid
adjective4kid
verbkid·dedkid·ding
Definition of KID
transitive verb
1
a : to deceive as a joke <it's the truth; I wouldn't kid you> b : to fail to admit the truth to <they're kidding themselves>
2
: to make fun of
intransitive verb
: to engage in good-humored fooling or horseplay —often used with around
— kid·der noun
— kid·ding·ly \ˈki-diŋ-lē\ adverb
Origin of KID
probably from 1kid
First Known Use: circa 1873
Learn More About KID
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up kid? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
