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