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Meaning of kiyi | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An official letter informing of a person killed in action.

US, slang

Equivalents

Русский похоронка похоро́нная

Examples

“You know that Doc's been treating him for melancholy and depression... ever since he got that kiyi about his son... … Kiyi: K.I.A.: Killed In Action letter from the War Dept.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Kiyoko Kiyomi Kiyoshi kizami Kizell Kizer