big kid

Frequency: 7.890.5 per million words

Often refers to an adult who acts like a child.

kidADJECTIVE + kid

Categories:

big

Examples (10)

  • He's like a big kid with all this enthusiasm.
  • My dad becomes a big kid when he's around new gadgets.
  • Even though she's 40, she's still a big kid at heart, loving cartoons and video games.
  • Don't be such a big kid; you need to take these responsibilities seriously.
  • He was acting like a big kid, refusing to clean his room.
  • The CEO, despite his serious demeanor, is a real big kid when it comes to sports.
  • We all turn into big kids during the holiday season.
  • She bought herself a new toy, admitting she was just a big kid.
  • Watching him play with the puppies, you'd think he was a big kid himself.
  • His reaction to the surprise party was typical of a big kid – pure joy and excitement.