kiddie
Small child, informally
Kiddie is an affectionate or casual term for a small child: The kiddies are asleep.
As an adjective, it describes things designed for or appealing to young children: kiddie pool, kiddie rides, kiddie menu.
The diminutive form gives it a warmer, more playful tone than simply saying "kid" or "child."
Child learning to walk
- preschoolerChild aged three-to-five
- totVery young child
- youngsterPerson of tender years
- tykeYoung child, often naughty
munchkin · little one · young child · infant · baby · nursery · juvenile · minor
Animated or humorous illustration
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- bouncy castleInflatable structure for leaping
- puppet showPerformance using manipulated figures
- clownComedic performer in makeup
balloon animal · face painting · party · birthday · petting zoo · amusement · ride · carousel
Immature in manner
- immatureNot fully developed
- juvenileYoung person or animal
- sillyFrivolous or absurd
- babyishImmature in behavior
unsophisticated · naive · innocent · playful · goofy · simplistic · elementary · basic
Reduced-scale representation
- pint-sizedVery small in size
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
- juniorLower in standing
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
tiny · little · mini · child-sized · scaled-down · compact · petite · fun-sized
Traversing shallow water on foot
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- shallowWithout much depth
- inflatableExpandable by air
- backyardOutdoor space behind home
paddling · summer · plastic · water play · sprinkler · floaties · swim diaper · sunscreen
toddler
Child learning to walk
- preschoolerChild aged three-to-five
- totVery young child
- youngsterPerson of tender years
tyke · munchkin · little one · young child · infant · baby · nursery · juvenile · minor · underage
cartoon
Animated or humorous illustration
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- bouncy castleInflatable structure for leaping
- puppet showPerformance using manipulated figures
clown · balloon animal · face painting · party · birthday · petting zoo · amusement · ride · carousel · train
childish
Immature in manner
babyish · unsophisticated · naive · innocent · playful · goofy · simplistic · elementary · basic · dumbed-down
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
- pint-sizedVery small in size
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
- juniorLower in standing
bite-sized · tiny · little · mini · child-sized · scaled-down · compact · petite · fun-sized · downsized
wading
Traversing shallow water on foot
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- shallowWithout much depth
- inflatableExpandable by air
backyard · paddling · summer · plastic · water play · sprinkler · floaties · swim diaper · sunscreen · splashing
- kiddie poolShallow basin for children
- kiddie rideCoin-operated child's amusement
- kiddie carChild's ride-on toy
- kiddie tableSmall table for children
- kiddy tableSmall furniture for children
- kiddies' tableSeparate children's dining area