Definitions for kay
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WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kaynoun

   A kilometer.

2. Kaynoun

   derived from several Old and Middle English words; also adopted by immigrants whose surnames began with a K.

3. Kaynoun

   derived from the surnames, or from a rare medieval given name ( as the Sir Kay of Arthurian legend ), Welsh Cai, Latinized as Caius, related to the modern male name Kai.

4. Kaynoun

   A short form of Katherine and other female names beginning with a "K"; popular as a middle name.

5. kaycontraction

   A shortening of okay.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kay

   The name Kay is found both as a surname (see Kay (surname)) and as a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for example in India, the Netherlands, and Sweden). The alternative spelling of Kaye is encountered as a surname, but also occasionally as a given name: for instance, actress Kaye Ballard.

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1. kay

   The term "kay" does not have a widely recognized general definition. It could be a shortened form or abbreviation of various words, names, or phrases, depending on the specific context in which it is used. Without further information, it is difficult to provide a specific general definition for "kay".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kay

   Same as Cay.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kay

   [probably from the Dutch kaayen, to haul]. A place to which ships are hauled. Knoll or head of a shoal--kaya, Malay.

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1. kay

   Song lyrics by kay -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by kay on the Lyrics.com website.

2. KAY

   What does KAY stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the KAY acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. KAY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kay is ranked #1467 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Kay surname appeared 24,337 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 8 would have the surname Kay.
   
   85.6% or 20,842 total occurrences were White.
   5.8% or 1,433 total occurrences were Black.
   3.4% or 844 total occurrences were Asian.
   2.4% or 604 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.9% or 467 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 148 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Anagrams for kay »

1. yak

How to pronounce kay?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say kay in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kay in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of kay in a Sentence

1. The WPC:

   The eventual track of Hurricane Kay as it weakens also bears watching, the eventual remnants of this storm will likely result in an increase in rainfall across southern Southern California and Arizona by this weekend.

2. The DHS report:

   Kay Stimson said, without commenting specifically on the DHS warning. The DHS report voiced confidence that malicious activity could be detected. In addition, local election officials, media organizations, and political campaigns carefully monitor local voting patterns, particularly in electorally significant jurisdictions, and are likely to detect and begin investigating potential anomalies quickly.

3. Kay Ivey:

   Many Americans, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey included, disagreed when Roe v. Wade was handed down in 1973, the sponsors of this bill believe that it is time, once again, for Supreme Court to revisit this important matter, and they believe this act may bring about the best opportunity for this to occur.

4. Glenn Calderbank:

   I know Kay feels helpless—like there’s nothing he can do, i was him, and we didn't get help, so I was going to be the hero.

5. Ted Cruz:

   Few statesmen have the qualifications, the relationships, and gravitas that Senator Hutchison brings to this position, after years of inadequate resourcing, Kay led an effort in the Senate to rebuild our military and helped prepare it to meet the new, more stringent demands of the global war on terror.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kay
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=kay
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=kay
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html