Our Kid

Our Kid (phrase / Northern UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Our kid’s, Me our kid, Alright, our kid)

Definition:

“Our kid” is a Northern English phrase, especially from Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside, meaning your brother or sister. It is also used as a friendly way to address a close mate, as if they were family.

Where Our Kid Comes From:

“Kid” has meant a child since the 1600s, and in working-class northern speech “our kid” came to mean a sibling. The “our” works like “my”, a feature of Northern English dialect. It later became a term of affection for friends too.

How People Actually Use Our Kid:

People say “me our kid” for a brother or “alright, our kid?” to a friend. It is warm and familiar and often appears in Northern comedy and drama. Outside the North it can sound regional.

Is Our Kid Rude?

No. It is affectionate and friendly.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Our kid is coming round for his tea.”

  Meaning: My brother is coming for dinner.

• “Alright, our kid, how’s things?”

  Meaning: Hello, mate, how are you?

• “Me and our kid used to share a room.”

  Meaning: My sibling and I shared a bedroom.

Similar Slang:

Bruv, Fam, Mate, Bab / Babby, Nowt

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