kidstakes

[ kid-steyks ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. pretense or nonsense.
2. small stakes or a small amount, especially of money.

kidstakes

/ ˈkɪdˌsteɪks /

plural noun

1. informal.
   pretence; nonsense

   cut the kidstakes!

Word History and Origins

Origin of kidstakes¹

1915–20; earlier British slang kid “nonsense, hoax” (apparently noun use of kid ² ) + stakes ( stake ²( def ) )