kid's
|kid's|
A1
/kɪdz/
(kid)
joking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kid' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'kide', where it referred to a young goat.
Historical Evolution
'kide' transformed into the modern English word 'kid', which now commonly refers to a child.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'young goat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'child'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a contraction of 'kid is' or 'kid has'.
The kid's going to the park.
Noun 2
possessive form of 'kid', indicating something belongs to a child.
That's the kid's toy.
Last updated: 2025/01/22 15:46