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kelly

1 American  
[kel-ee] / ˈkɛl i /

noun

Slang.

plural

kellies, kellys

  1. a man's stiff hat, as a derby or straw skimmer.

Kelly 2 American  
[kel-ee] / ˈkɛl i /

noun

  1. Ellsworth, 1923–2015, U.S. painter and sculptor.

  2. Emmett (Leo), 1898–1979, U.S. circus clown and pantomimist.

  3. Eugene Curran Gene, 1912–96, U.S. dancer, choreographer, actor, and director.

  4. George (Edward), 1887–1974, U.S. playwright and actor.

  5. Grace Patricia Princess Grace of Monaco, 1929–82, U.S. actress: married Prince Rainier III of Monaco 1956.

  6. Walt, 1913–73, U.S. cartoonist.

  7. Also Kellie. a male or female given name.

Kelly British  
/ ˈkɛlɪ /

noun

  1. Gene, full name Eugene Curran Kelly. 1912–96, US dancer, choreographer, film actor, and director. His many films include An American in Paris (1951) and Singin' in the Rain (1952)

  2. Grace. 1929–82, US film actress. Her films included High Noon (1952) and High Society (1956). She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956 and died following a car crash

  3. Ned. 1855–80, Australian horse and cattle thief and bushranger, active in Victoria: captured by the police and hanged

  4. See game 1

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Etymology

Origin of kelly

First recorded in 1910–15; generic use of surname Kelly, taken as representative of a stage Irishman wearing such a derby

Example Sentences

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The Eagles will wear their throwback kelly green jerseys for the second time this season.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Watering adjustments It is not uncommon for my kitchen sink or bathtub to be filled to the brim with a clash of sage, chartreuse and kelly green leaves.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

With the A’s wearing kelly green jerseys for a rare road game, he allowed three runs, struck out seven and walked one.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2021

In the clubhouse, Maddon himself wore a kelly green Joe Namath jersey, from the New York Jets.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2017

In her lap is a kelly green Bermuda bag with pink piping and wooden handles; inside the bag is a tube of 7UP-flavored lip balm that she draws from time to time across her mouth.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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