"vidkid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vidkids [plural]
Etymology: From vid + kid, chosen for the rhyme. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|vid|kid}} vid + kid Head templates: {{en-noun}} vidkid (plural vidkids)
  1. (slang) A young person with an interest in playing video games. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Video games

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