kylie

or ki·ley

[ kahy-lee ]

noun

, Australian.

, plural ky·lies.

1. boomerang.

kylie

/ ˈkaɪlɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kylie¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of kylie¹

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

With the help of Afuni, Kiesza began writing songs for big-name pop stars like Kylie Minogue, Icona Pop, and Jennifer Hudson.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner designed a line for PacSun, while Youtube Vlogger Bethany Mota has a line for Aéropostale.

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And Kanye's Adidas collection was influenced by Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

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According to The Daily Mail, proud owners of the bed also include Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Elton John, and Oprah Winfrey.

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“For whatever reason, gluten just doesn't agree with me,” says Kylie Robertson, 24, who recently went gluten-free.

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Just before leaving, we had an opportunity of seeing a native lad throw a boomerang—or kylie, as they are called here.

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