noun

kes

Kes (noun) means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon. Example: “The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry.”

noun

Informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon.

"The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry."

How to use kes

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual name for a kestrel, popularized by the 1969 British film "Kes".

When to use it

Informal/regional; most readers will recognize it from the novel and film about a boy and his pet kestrel.

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Etymology

A shortened form of "kestrel".

Frequently asked questions

What does “kes” mean?

The word “kes” means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon. In plain terms, a casual name for a kestrel, popularized by the 1969 British film "Kes".

How do you use “kes” in a sentence?

Here is “kes” used in a sentence: “The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry.”

What part of speech is “kes”?

“Kes” is a noun.

What is the meaning of kes?

"kes" (noun) means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon.