noun
kiki
KEE-kee
Kiki (noun) means an informal, lively get-together with friends to chat and gossip, with no particular agenda. Example: “We had a little kiki after the show to dish about the drama.”
noun
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An informal, lively get-together with friends to chat and gossip, with no particular agenda.
"We had a little kiki after the show to dish about the drama."
How to use kiki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual social hangout, usually for gossip and fun conversation.
When to use it
Informal slang, especially associated with LGBTQ and ballroom culture.
Common pairings
have a kiki
throw a kiki
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Word forms
- Plural
- kikis
- Third person singular
- kikis
- Past tense
- kikied
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We had a little _____ after the show to dish about the drama.
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly imitative of giggling, and popularized in LGBTQ ballroom culture.
Rhymes for kiki
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What does “kiki” mean?
The word “kiki” means an informal, lively get-together with friends to chat and gossip, with no particular agenda. In plain terms, a casual social hangout, usually for gossip and fun conversation.
How do you pronounce “kiki”?
“Kiki” is pronounced KEE-kee (/ˈkiːkiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “kiki” in a sentence?
Here is “kiki” used in a sentence: “We had a little kiki after the show to dish about the drama.”
What part of speech is “kiki”?
“Kiki” is a noun.
