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Kilroy
KIHL-roy
Kilroy (name) means a surname best known from the "Kilroy was here" graffiti popularized by American soldiers in World War II. Example: “Someone had scrawled "Kilroy was here" on the wall.”
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A surname best known from the "Kilroy was here" graffiti popularized by American soldiers in World War II.
"Someone had scrawled "Kilroy was here" on the wall."
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Etymology
Derived from Irish Mac Giolla Ruaidh.
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What does “Kilroy” mean?
The word “Kilroy” means a surname best known from the "Kilroy was here" graffiti popularized by American soldiers in World War II.
How do you pronounce “Kilroy”?
“Kilroy” is pronounced KIHL-roy (/ˈkɪlɹɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kilroy” in a sentence?
Here is “Kilroy” used in a sentence: “Someone had scrawled "Kilroy was here" on the wall.”
What part of speech is “Kilroy”?
“Kilroy” is a name.