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kidult

[ ki-duhlt ]

noun

Informal.


kidult

/ ˈ°ìɪ»åÊŒ±ô³Ù /

noun

  1. an adult who is interested in forms of entertainment such as computer games, television programmes, etc that are intended for children
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. aimed at or suitable for kidults, or both children and adults
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kidult1

First recorded in 1985–90; kid 1 + (ad)ult
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kidult1

C20: from kid 1+ ( ad ) ult
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"The popularity of Sonny Angel and Jellycat illustrates the growing kidult trend," says Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, who has covered the retail sector for many years.

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According to Melissa Symonds from Circana, the kidult trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

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Gareth Edwards, a self-confessed kidult in his late 50s, was exhibiting his board and card games at the show.

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The enthusiasm of older players, via specialist events, shops and cafes accounts for part of the rise in popularity of kidult games.

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Does your “kidult†turn up in other areas of your life?

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