What it means
Used to refer to your brother or sister, often the younger one, but it can stretch to a partner or a proper close mate. It’s that northern way of saying we’re family, even if you’re just sharing a taxi home. You’ll hear it loads in Manc chat and in Oasis interviews, usually right before a bit of bickering.
Usage examples
"Sound, our kid, you coming into town later? I’ve just been paid, so let’s hit the pub for a couple pints and some scran."
"Our kid's coming round later, save him a plate before it all goes."
"Don't worry about it, our kid, I'll give you a lift to the station."
"Ask our kid if he's nicked my charger again, the little menace."
"You seen our kid lately? He's been acting like he's Liam Gallagher in a school blazer."
Where it comes from
It’s a real northern English family term, especially strong in Manchester and Liverpool. Our comes from the older regional habit of saying our for a close relative, and kid is an old affectionate way to mean child or younger person. Put together, our kid became the lived-in way to mean your brother or sister, then widened a bit for someone close.
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