kid (n.)

  1. a young person of either sex; she writes books for children; theyre just kids; `tiddler is a British term for youngster

    [ Syn: child , youngster , minor , shaver , nipper , small fry , tiddler , tike , tyke , fry , nestling ]

  2. soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat; kid gloves

    [ Syn: kidskin ]

  3. English dramatist (1558-1594)

    [ Syn: kyd , kid , thomas kyd , thomas kid ]

  4. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; they had three children; they were able to send their kids to college

    [ Syn: child ]

  5. young goat

    kid (v.)

  1. tell false information to for fun; Are you pulling my leg?

    [ Syn: pull the leg of ]

  2. be silly or tease one another; After we relaxed, we just kidded around

    [ Syn: chaff , jolly , josh , banter ]

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