Khloe Kardashian Reveals Surprising Word 22-Month-Old Son Tatum Has Learned to Say

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's 22-month-old son Tatum was taught how to say the word "guncle" after repeatedly calling hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons "dad."

Khloe Kardashian's son Tatum Thompson is expanding his vocabulary.

As the reality star revealed on June 6 episode of The Kardashians, her and ex Tristan Thompson's 22-month-old has learned to use the word "guncle" as a term of endearment for her hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons. 

"He keeps calling me 'dad' because I guess I look like a basketball player," Andrew quipped, explaining how the toddler came to understand the portmanteau of the words "gay" and "uncle."

"But I was like, 'guncle,' and he was like, 'guncle,'" he continued of Tatum. "I'm so proud of him."

Elsewhere on the episode, Khloe opened up about her co-parenting dynamic with Tristan—with whom she also shares 6-year-old daughter True Thompson—after his move to Ohio for work.

"Now that he's in Cleveland, this is really, really healthy for us," the Good American founder shared in a confessional. "When Tristan was next door, he still was always over like, 'I wanna put the kids to sleep.'"

 And for Khloe, she prefers the kids keep to a routine.

"I don't want anyone stopping my routine," the 39-year-old explained. "I'm in my rhythm."

 

As for her relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers player? Khloe shut down any speculation that she'll rekindle their romance, saying, "The door is closed."

"I feel like everyone has been really judge-y about how I spend my time because I'm not dating, because I stopped dating Tristan when Tatum was in utero," she added in a confessional, noting how she has no current interest in pursuing any relationship. "I'm exhausted. I don't want anything. I actually just want to lay in bed, watch my shows, decompress, get up and do my workout."

New episodes of The Kardashians air Thursday on Hulu.

For a look inside Khloe's mom life with True and Tatum, keep reading.

Khloe Kardashian shared this pic of herself with daughter True Thompson and son Tatum Thompson in August 2023.

"I just can't handle it!!!!! You with Tristan Jr & Rob Jr," Kim Kardashian commented, to which Khloe responded, "@kimkardashian facts!!! Lol"

Dad Tristan Thompson shared his first photos of Tatum for the little one's first birthday in July 2023.

Tatum bonded with the family cat, Grey Kitty, in this sweet video Khloe shared on Instagram in January 2024.

Khloe shared a look at her kids in matching holiday PJs in December 2023, writing, "The MOST magical time of year!!! We are in the Christmas spirit in our Christmas pajamas and our Christmas dance moves."

Khloe wished Tristan a happy 33rd birthday in March 2023, sharing this photo of the NBA star with their two kids on Instagram Story.

True hugged her brother on the trampoline.

Tristan's oldest child Prince, who he shares with ex Jordan Craig, spent some time with True and the baby.

Khloe and Tristan's daughter True carried her little brother in her arms.

Khloe snapped a photo of her son's adorable sneakers.

Khloe shared a video of Tatum crawling in July 2023 ahead of his first birthday.

Khloe's baby boy Tatum was in full summer mode for the Fourth of July 2023.

Khloe and Tristan's baby boy made his TV debut on the season two premiere of The Kardashians.

Khloe cuddled her baby boy—rocking a blue hooded onesie—during The Kardashians season three finale.

Khloe brushed Tatum's hair during a sweet moment on The Kardashians alongside Tristan.

According to grandma Kris Jenner, Tatum looks just like uncle Rob Kardashian.

On the show, the baby boy also spent some quality time with Kris, who prefers to be called "Lovey" by her grandchildren.

He made a brief appearance on a July 2023 episode of The Kardashians.

True shared a laugh with her parents on the trampoline.

The basketball player snuggled with his son.

True joined Khloe and Tristan on a car ride.

Tristan flashed a smile as he held True and the newborn in his arms.

Khloe and Tristan celebrated Thanksgiving 2018 with their daughter True.

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