kecks
Britishplural noun
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Origin of kecks
C19: from obsolete kicks breeches
Example Sentences
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If they can reanimate Cushing, I am sure they can stuff something down Anderson’s kecks.
From The Guardian
The Kecks did not return phone calls seeking comment.
From New York Times
In early March, the Maheshes called the Kecks.
From New York Times
And, despite telling the Kecks he would not use chemicals, Mr. Wagner, in his initial business application, stated he wanted to use solvents, which are highly flammable.
From New York Times
He told the Kecks he would process in the barn using ice and water, a nonchemical method.
From New York Times
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