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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

kikied past tense, kikis plural, kikis singular

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Etymology

Origin uncertain — possibly imitative of giggling, and popularized in LGBTQ ballroom culture.

Rhymes for kiki

wiki tiki Niki Miki Waikiki Thessaloniki

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Frequently asked questions

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.