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kylie

American  
[kahy-lee] / ˈkaɪ li /
Or kiley

noun

Australian.
kylies plural
  1. boomerang.


kylie British  
/ ˈkaɪlɪ /

noun

  1. a boomerang that is flat on one side and convex on the other

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of kylie

First recorded in 1830–40, kylie is from the Nyungar word karli

Example Sentences

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While it's the first time it's happened to Mayman, whose stage name is Kylie Kush, other drag performers here say it's a common occurrence.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Sales in Coty’s prestige business, which includes brands such as Kylie Cosmetics and fragrances by Gucci and Marc Jacobs, were flat at $830.9 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Kylie, who is currently in a very high-profile relationship with Timothee Chalamet, purchased the sprawling 13,200-square-foot Hidden Hills dwelling for $12.05 million in late 2016, when she was just 19.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Kylie Jenner is being sued by a second housekeeper who alleges she suffered cruel and unusual treatment while working for the beauty mogul.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Kylie hands her the tools she needs and shines a UV light around in my mouth as Dr. Ashworth works from the back to the front.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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