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kids

/kɪ(d)z/

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noun

Examples :

"The farmer fed the kids fresh hay in the barn. "

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Of a female goat, the state of being pregnant: in kid.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the goats and announced, "Three of our does are in kid this season, so we'll have lots of baby goats soon!" "

animal agriculture biology

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noun

Examples :

"The expensive gloves were made of soft, supple kids. "

material animal

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The meat of a young goat.

Examples :

"The butcher offered a selection of goat meats, including tender kids for roasting. "

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A young antelope.

Examples :

"The mother gazelle carefully watched her kids as they grazed on the savanna. "

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A child (usually), teenager, or young adult; a juvenile.

Examples :

"The park was full of kids playing after school. "

age person human family

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A person whose childhood took place in a particular time period or area.

Examples :

""The kids who grew up in the 1980s remember playing outside all day before smartphones were common." "

age person human time

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One's son or daughter, regardless of age.

Examples :

"He was their youngest kid."

family person human age

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(in the vocative) Used as a form of address for a child, teenager or young adult

Examples :

"Okay, kids, time to get ready for school! "

family person age

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An inexperienced person or one in a junior position.

Examples :

"The kids on the new project are still learning the ropes. "

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A deception; an act of kidding somebody.

Examples :

"The teacher realized the student's excuse for not having homework was a kids. "

character action attitude

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A small wooden mess tub in which sailors received their food.

Examples :

"The ship's cook filled the kids with stew for the hungry sailors. "

nautical utensil food

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To make a fool of (someone).

Examples :

""Don't let him kid you into thinking you need to buy that expensive gadget; it's not worth the money." "

entertainment human character action

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To dupe or deceive (someone).

Examples :

"The street vendor tried to kid the tourists by charging them double the price for the souvenirs. "

character action word communication

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To make a joke with (someone).

Examples :

""Don't worry, I was just kidding you about forgetting your homework; I know you're very responsible." "

communication entertainment language

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Of a goat, to give birth to kids.

Examples :

"The goat is expected to kids soon, so the farmer is preparing the birthing stall. "

animal biology nature agriculture

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verb

Examples :

"Only kidding"

communication language entertainment

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A fagot; a bundle of heath and furze.

Examples :

"The farmer gathered kids to use as kindling for his winter fire. "