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kilroy

 

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Noun kilroy has 1 sense
  1. Kilroy - a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; "Kilroy was here"
    --1 is a kind of
    fictional character, fictitious character, character

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Kilroy

Noun

Definition: A fictional character that symbolizes the presence of American soldiers during World War II, depicted as a man peeking over a wall with his fingers gripping the top.

Example sentence: During the war, soldiers would often draw the image of Kilroy on walls and other surfaces to mark their presence.

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Noun

Definition: An imaginary creature or prankster that has become a symbol of mischief or surveillance.

Example sentence: The mischievous child convinced his little sister that Kilroy was hiding under her bed, causing her to panic.

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Verb

Definition: To leave a mark or sign of one's presence, similar to how Kilroy was depicted during World War II.

Example sentence: The graffiti artist kilroyed his signature on the abandoned building's wall, leaving his unique mark.

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Adjective

Definition: Popular or well-known.

Example sentence: The author's kilroy book quickly became a bestseller within days of its release.

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