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Antonyms for kid

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : kid
Phonetic Transcription : kɪd

Definition of kid

Origin :
  • c.1200, "the young of a goat," from a Scandinavian source (cf. Old Norse kið "young goat"), from Proto-Germanic *kiðjom (cf. Old High German kizzi, German kitze, Danish and Swedish kid). Extended meaning of "child" first recorded as slang 1590s, established in informal usage by 1840s. Applied to skillful young thieves and pugilists since at least 1812. Kid stuff "something easy" is from 1913 (The phrase was in use about that time in reference to vaudeville acts or advertisements featuring children, and to children-oriented features in newspapers). Kid glove "a glove made of kidskin leather" is from 1680s; sense of "characterized by wearing kid gloves," therefore "dainty, delicate" is from 1856.
  • noun young person
  • verb fool, ridicule
Example sentences :
  • You were simply a kid that turned into a man in a day—and turned into a free man!
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "You let that kid fight his own battles," said Henry Anderson roughly.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • And would a man be telling his heart's best secret to a kid like you?
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • And a kid of sixteen didn't have the judgment—couldn't have.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • I want to know where that kid with the cigarette was born, and what he thinks of the harbor!
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • How much of a lesson, Kid, do you think this strike has been to you?
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • "When I was a kid it embarrassed me, my voice," he said, smiling.
  • Extract from : « The Second Voice » by Mann Rubin
  • Stormy Longton glanced over quickly, while the kid shuffled the cards.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Stormy Longton and the Kid arose from their table and demanded a final drink.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "Don't let her kid you, Barry," advised Cousin Jim, delving into his lobster.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley

Synonyms for kid

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