little kid

Young small person

A little kid is a young child, typically under age ten or so.

The phrase is casual and affectionate, often used by adults referring to children or by older children distinguishing themselves from younger ones: I've wanted to be a pilot since I was a little kid.

Don't be so hard on him—he's just a little kid.

Related

baby · juice box · peekaboo · toddler · onesie · infant · teddy · bedtime story · curious · imaginary friend · hop · training wheels · play · play date · temper tantrum · tantrum · sticky fingers · finger paint

Opposites
age/developmental stage

little kidadult

Mature person, legally responsible

grown-up · old person · senior citizen · mature adult · old man

size/physical stature

little kidgiant

Being of huge size

big guy · big man · hulk

Family

little, kid, kids, belittle, kidding, kidnap, kiddo, littlest, kidded

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G