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Kylie
KEYE-lee
Kylie (name) means a female given name, popularised internationally by the singer Kylie Minogue. Example: “There were three Kylies in her class at school.”
name
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A female given name, popularised internationally by the singer Kylie Minogue.
"There were three Kylies in her class at school."
"Kylie moved to London to pursue a music career."
noun
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An Australian Aboriginal word for a type of boomerang.
"The museum displayed a hand-carved kylie alongside other traditional hunting tools."
"A kylie doesn't necessarily return to the thrower like the more famous curved boomerang."
How to use Kylie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today as a first name, though it also has an older, unrelated meaning as an Aboriginal Australian word for boomerang.
Common mistake
Despite the similar spelling, Kylie is not simply the feminine form of Kyle — the two names have separate origins.
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Etymology
Uncertain origin, possibly linked to the Aboriginal Australian word for "boomerang"; the given name is unrelated to "Kyle" despite the resemblance.
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What does “Kylie” mean?
The word “Kylie” means a female given name, popularised internationally by the singer Kylie Minogue. In plain terms, best known today as a first name, though it also has an older, unrelated meaning as an Aboriginal Australian word for boomerang.
How do you pronounce “Kylie”?
“Kylie” is pronounced KEYE-lee (/ˈkaɪ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kylie” in a sentence?
Here is “Kylie” used in a sentence: “There were three Kylies in her class at school.”
What part of speech is “Kylie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kylie” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Kylie” a common word?
“Kylie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Kylie” have?
“Kylie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, popularised internationally by the singer Kylie Minogue.
What is the difference between "Kylie" the name and "kylie" the boomerang?
As a personal name, "Kylie" is unrelated in everyday use to "kylie" the Australian Aboriginal word for a type of boomerang; the two are distinct meanings that simply share the same spelling.
Is "kylie" an Australian Aboriginal word?
Yes, as a common noun, "kylie" is an Australian Aboriginal word referring to a type of boomerang.
Who popularized the given name "Kylie"?
As a given name, "Kylie" was popularized internationally by the singer Kylie Minogue.
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