kid

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa jovem, geralmente uma criança ou um adolescente; também pode ser usado informalmente para se referir a um filho ou a alguém mais novo.

A noun referring to a young person, typically a child or teenager.

1. ChildA1informal

   A young person, typically below the age of puberty.

   Criança

   • The kids are playing in the park.
   • She has two kids, a boy and a girl.
   • All the kids in the class enjoyed the field trip.

   Sinônimosboychildgirljuvenileminornippertiketotyoungsteryouth

   Antônimosadulteldergrownup

2. B1formal

   A young goat.

   Cabrito

   • The farmer bottle-fed the newborn kid.
   • Kids are often playful and energetic.
   • The goat gave birth to a healthy kid.

3. Young person (informal)A2informal

   A young adult or person, often used in a friendly or casual way.

   Jovem (informal)

   • Hey kid, can you help me with this?
   • He's just a kid, don't be too hard on him.
   • The kids at the skate park are really talented.

   Sinônimosadolescentchildjuvenileminornipperteenagertykeyoungsteryouth

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de brincar, zombar ou pregar uma peça em alguém, geralmente de forma leve ou brincalhona; também pode significar enganar alguém sem má intenção.

A verb used to indicate the act of teasing or joking with someone, often in a lighthearted manner.

1. Joke or teaseA2informal

   To say something that is not true as a joke or to tease someone.

   Brincar ou provocar

   • I was just kidding when I said I lost your book.
   • Don't take it seriously; he's only kidding.
   • Are you kidding me? That's incredible!

   Sinônimosbanterchafffoolhave onjokejoshrazzribtease

2. Deceive playfullyB1informal

   To deceive someone in a light-hearted or playful way.

   Brincar

   • She kidded him into thinking there was a surprise party.
   • He kidded his friend about the funny hat.
   • They kidded each other all evening.

   Sinônimoschaffhave onjestjokeragribtease