adj

kiddy

KIH-dee

Kiddy (adj) means Childish, or intended for young children. Example: “The show felt a bit too kiddy for teenagers.”

adj

Childish, or intended for young children.

"The show felt a bit too kiddy for teenagers."

How to use kiddy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSuitable for, or resembling, small children.

Common pairings

kiddy stuff a bit kiddy

kiddier comparative, kiddied past tense, kiddies singular, kiddiest superlative

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The show felt a bit too _____ for teenagers.

From "kid" + the adjectival suffix "-y." Also a variant spelling of "kiddie."

giddy biddy Liddy diddy

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.