Kid
/kɪd/
Definitions
3 meaningsA young person, especially a child.
/kɪd/
A young human
The kids were excited about going to the zoo.
💡 Simply: A kid is like a mini-human, someone who's still growing up! Like when you say, "Hey, look at that kid on the bike!" it's like saying, "Hey, look at that child riding the bike!"
👶 For kids: A kid is a little person, like you!
More Examples
She loves spending time with her kids.
My kid is always asking questions.
How It's Used
"The park was full of kids playing."
"The teacher helped the kids with their homework."
To joke or tease someone, often in a friendly way.
/kɪd/
To tease or joke
He was just kidding; he didn't mean to upset you.
💡 Simply: When you're kidding, you're just joking around and not being serious! Like saying, "I'm gonna eat all the cake!" to make your friend laugh, but you probably won't actually eat it all.
👶 For kids: To kid means to joke or tease someone!
More Examples
Stop kidding me; I don't believe that story.
Are you kidding? That's unbelievable.
How It's Used
"He was just kidding, he didn't really mean it."
"Stop kidding around and focus on the task!"
To deceive or mislead someone.
/kɪd/
To deceive or mislead
He tried to kid her into believing his lies.
💡 Simply: To kid someone in this way means to trick or fool them. It's like when someone tries to get you to believe something that's not true.
👶 For kids: To trick or fool someone (in a not-so-nice way)
More Examples
The salesman kidded the customer into buying the product.
How It's Used
"The con artist tried to kid him into giving money."
Idioms & expressions
Just kidding!
Used to indicate that a statement was not serious or was meant as a joke.
"I said I ate all the pizza. Just kidding!"
No kidding!
Used to express agreement or surprise.
"The movie was amazing! No kidding!"
Originates in the 18th century, possibly from the term for a young goat or the diminutive of 'child'.
Used extensively since the 18th century to refer to children or joking.
Memory tip
Think of a young goat (kid) to remember the youthful association.
Word Origin
"A young human; To joke or tease."