A friendly, informal term for a child or young person.
From 'kid' (originally 17th century slang, probably from Scandinavian languages meaning 'young goat') plus the diminutive suffix '-o', creating an affectionate form.
The suffix '-o' is used to create friendly, casual nicknames in English (kiddo, doggo, bucko), which is why it makes words feel warm and approachable—it's the linguistic equivalent of a pat on the head.
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