Child vs Kid - What's the Difference?

Child

Kid

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • a member of a clan or tribe
  • an immature childish person
  • a young person of either sex
  • a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
Definition as Noun
  • young goat
  • a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
  • a young person of either sex
  • soft smooth leather from the hide of a young goat
  • English dramatist (1558-1594)
Definition as Verb
Definition as Verb
  • be silly or tease one another
  • tell false information to for fun

Examples

  • "the children of Israel"
  • "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"
  • "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
  • "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"
  • "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"
  • "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
  • "kid gloves"
  • "After we relaxed, we just kidded around"
  • "Are you pulling my leg?"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun, Verb