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Kanye

The origin and history of Kanye.

Etymology

Coined after rapper Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, grabbing the microphone to make his own comment.

· First attested 2009

Class of 2009

Kanye first entered the language around 2009. Other words from the same year:

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