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    Child

    /tʃaɪld/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.
    The child laughed as she played in the park.
    An offspring of a human being.
    She is the child of two wonderful parents.
    A person who is dependent on another for care or support.
    The single mother is raising her child alone.

    Etymology

    Old English 'cild', meaning 'fetus, infant, child'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    child's play:
    Something that is very easy to do.
    child of God:
    A phrase used in religious contexts to refer to a believer.
    the child in me:
    Referring to one's inner innocence or playfulness.

    Related Words

    parent
    A person who has a child.
    guardian
    A person who is legally responsible for a child.
    adolescent
    A young person in the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood.

    Slang Meanings

    Squirt
    Look at that little squirt running around!
    Brat
    He's such a brat; always causing trouble.
    Kiddo
    Hey kiddo, how was school today?