Kay
Americannoun
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Arthurian Legend. Sir Kay, the rude, boastful foster brother and seneschal of Arthur.
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Ulysses Simpson 1917–1995, U.S. composer.
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a female or male given name: from a Greek word meaning “rejoice.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Kay: Do you know who hates that about us?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Kay: The softness in Henry was a function of Kit playing the character and us writing to that vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
In addition to modern affordable housing, Barrow needs movie theaters, better supermarkets and retail, said Mayor Kay Hyland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
The twin brother of Kay Docherty who went missing near Wollongong in 1979 at the age of 15, also spoke at the hearing.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Once the kids are asleep, the three of us sit in Suesetta’s room, me on the floor, Kay across from me, Suesetta on her bed.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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