kid around

Example Sentences

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“Crypto is no longer the only cool kid around the block.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

I was riding around my neighborhood when I was a kid, around like 9.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

While the added weight of hauling your kid around feels like a boat anchor dragging on your speed as skate skiers zip past you, the harness can also help improve your form.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

"Theo's been this kid around the building for years and years," Markley explained.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2021

I can no longer just kid around, since my serious side is always there.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank