kidult

[ ki-duhlt ]

nounInformal.

Origin of kidult

1
First recorded in 1985–90; kid1 + (ad)ult

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British Dictionary definitions for kidult

kidult

/ (ˈkɪdʌlt) informal /


noun
  1. an adult who is interested in forms of entertainment such as computer games, television programmes, etc that are intended for children

adjective
  1. aimed at or suitable for kidults, or both children and adults

Origin of kidult

1
C20: from kid 1 + (ad) ult

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