kiddo colloq.
(ˈkɪdəʊ)
[f. kid n.1 + -o.]
= kid n.1 5 a, b, and d; freq. as a familiar form of address.
| 1896 A. Morrison Child of Jago xiii. 135 Josh was up almost before Kiddo Cook reached him. 1905 Dialect Notes III. 85 Say, kiddo, what are you going to do this evening? 1916 [see guess v. 6]. 1938 M. Allingham Fashion in Shrouds xix. 340 ‘Have I ever let you down, kiddo?’ The pseudo-American accent was slick. 1959 [see bat v.1 4]. 1961 John o' London's 9 Nov. 517/3 When it comes to choosing between the balance of power and unborn babies, I'm for the kiddos, every time. 1974 N. Freeling Dressing of Diamond 128 ‘How long do I have to stay?’..‘Just as long as we thinks right, kiddo.’ |