Definition of Kid

1. Noun. A young person of either sex. "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"


2. Verb. Tell false information to for fun. "Are you pulling my leg?"

3. Noun. Soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat. "Kid gloves"
Exact synonyms: Kidskin
Generic synonyms: Leather

4. Verb. Be silly or tease one another. "After we relaxed, we just kidded around"
Exact synonyms: Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh
Generic synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit
Derivative terms: Banter, Jolly

5. Noun. English dramatist (1558-1594).
Exact synonyms: Kyd, Thomas Kid, Thomas Kyd
Generic synonyms: Dramatist, Playwright

6. Noun. A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age. "They were able to send their kids to college"
Exact synonyms: Child
Group relationships: Family, Family Unit
Specialized synonyms: Army Brat, Babe, Baby, Infant, Female Offspring, Male Offspring, Man-child, Stepchild
Generic synonyms: Issue, Offspring, Progeny
Antonyms: Parent

7. Noun. Young goat.
Generic synonyms: Caprine Animal, Goat

Definition of Kid

1. n. A young goat.

2. v. i. To bring forth a young goat.

3. n. A fagot; a bundle of heath and furze.

4. p. p. of Kythe.

5. v. t. See Kiddy, v. t.

6. n. Among pugilists, thieves, etc., a youthful expert; -- chiefly used attributively; as, kid Jones.

Definition of Kid

1. to tease [v KIDDED, KIDDING, KIDS] - See also: tease

Medical Definition of Kid

1. 1. A young goat. "The . . . Leopard shall lie down with the kid." (Is. Xi. 6). 2. A young child or infant; hence, a simple person, easily imposed on. 3. A kind of leather made of the skin of the young goat, or of the skin of rats, etc. 4. Gloves made of kid. 5. A small wooden mess tub; a name given by sailors to one in which they receive their food. Origin: Of Scand. Origin; cf. Icel. Ki, Dan. & Sw. Kid; akin to OHG. Kizzi, G. Kitz, kitzchen, kitzlein. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kid

kick down
kick downstairs
kick in
kick in the butt
kick off
kick one's heels
kick out
kick pleat
kick start
kick starter
kick the bucket
kick turn
kick up
kick upstairs
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Kidd
kidded
kidder
kidders
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kidding
kiddingly
kiddish

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