adj
kiddy
KIH-dee
Kiddy (adj) means Childish, or intended for young children. Example: “The show felt a bit too kiddy for teenagers.”
adj
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Childish, or intended for young children.
"The show felt a bit too kiddy for teenagers."
"The concept is really old, the graphics look very kiddy, and the creators are making millions off it."
— Nico Vermeir, Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition (2013)
How to use kiddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuitable for, or resembling, small children.
Common pairings
kiddy stuff
a bit kiddy
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- kiddies
- Past tense
- kiddied
- Comparative
- kiddier
- Superlative
- kiddiest
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Etymology
From "kid" + the adjectival suffix "-y." Also a variant spelling of "kiddie."
Rhymes for kiddy
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What does “kiddy” mean?
The word “kiddy” means childish, or intended for young children. In plain terms, suitable for, or resembling, small children.
How do you pronounce “kiddy”?
“Kiddy” is pronounced KIH-dee ([ˈkʰɪɾi] in IPA).
How do you use “kiddy” in a sentence?
Here is “kiddy” used in a sentence: “The show felt a bit too kiddy for teenagers.”
What part of speech is “kiddy”?
“Kiddy” is an adjective.
