Meaning of k-word | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The word kaffir.
   South-Africa, euphemistic
2. The word kike.
   euphemistic
3. The word Keling.
   Malaysia, Singapore, euphemistic
4. Any word beginning with k that is considered to be taboo in the given context.
   humorous

Examples

“But the greatest racial insult available to South Africa's racists is one with numerous variations of meaning: the "K" word.”

“People are talking about the fact that The Onion used the word “kike” to mock the refusal by Dan Snyder to change the name of the Washington Redskins.”

CEFR level