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kids

|kids|

A1

/kɪdz/

(kid)

joking

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
kidkidskidskiddedkiddedkidding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'kid' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'kith', where 'kith' meant 'young goat'.

Historical Evolution

'kith' transformed into the Middle English word 'kide', and eventually became the modern English word 'kid'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'young goat', but over time it evolved to also mean 'child'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'kid', referring to children.

The kids are playing in the park.

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Noun 2

informal term for young goats.

The farmer has several kids in the barn.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39