klick
A kilometer.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
kludge out
To work out or fix a problem, usually in a makeshift fashion.
klunk out
Synonym of conk out (all senses)
klutzy
Awkward, clumsy or socially inept.
KMAG
Abbreviation of kiss my ass guys/goodbye.
KMS
Acronym for "kill myself".
knap it
Synonym of catch it (“to be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten”).
knee-buckler
A curveball (or occasionally a knuckleball) that fools the hitter, causing his or her knees to buckle (i.e. bend).
knee-high by the Fourth of July
If a corn (maize) crop planted in spring has grown knee-high by the Fourth of July (Independence Day of the United States), a bountiful harvest is expected.
knee-trembler
A casual outdoor sexual encounter (commonly with a prostitute), usually in an alleyway or against a wall, with the man standing and the woman's knees raised.
kneel before
to kneel in front of someone or something, especially in order to worship or supplicate
kneel down
To kneel, especially as an act of reverence or prayer.
knife up
To trim the edges on a boot or shoe of bits of leather, etc. that may be attached to the sides.
knightie
A fan of the Canadian television series Forever Knight.
knit up
To close up or draw together by knitting.
knob cheese
Smegma which is secreted between the glans penis and foreskin.
knob polisher
One who gives fellatio.
knob-gobbler
Synonym of cock gobbler.
knobstick
One who refuses to join, or withdraws from, a trade union.
knock about
To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).
knock around
Synonym of knock about.
knock back
To stun; to surprise.
knock boots
To have sexual intercourse, especially recreationally if not casually.
knock in
To enter college after hours—after half-past ten at night when the doors have been locked.
knock into
To impress, instill, teach or convince (someone) of a fact, realization or ability.
knock on
To commit a foul by knocking the ball forward.
knock one out
To masturbate.
knock over
To bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it.
knock round
Synonym of knock about.
knock someone out of time
To beat someone to the point where they are stunned and unable to fight back.
knock up
To put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily.
knock-'em-downs
The game of skittles.
knock-me-down
A strong alcoholic drink.
knock-up
A pregnancy.
knockdown
Very strong ale or beer.
knocked up
Pregnant, typically outside of marriage.
knocker
A device, usually hinged with a striking plate, used for knocking on a door.
knockers
A woman's breasts.
knocko
Synonym of narco (“narcotics control officer”).
knockout drop
A drop of a drug used to make a person fall asleep or become unconscious or stupefied for the purpose of robbery, etc., typically by mixing it into a drink.
knot off
Synonym of tie off (all senses)
knotting
The swelling of the bulbus glandis.
know about
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see know, about.
know ball
Synonym of know one's stuff.
know like a book
To have an extensive and penetrating understanding of (something or someone).
know like the back of one's hand
To be intimately knowledgeable about something.
know of
To be aware of the existence of someone or something, but to have little or no other knowledge beyond that point.
know thyself
Be aware of your own strengths and limitations.
know when to fold 'em
To exercise sound judgment in a situation that is precarious and uncertain.
knowledge is power
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.
knowledge-box
A person's head.
knuck
A thief or pickpocket.
knuckle
To strike or punch.
knuckle children
Semen or ejaculate resulting from masturbation.
knuckle to
Synonym of knuckle under.
knuckle up
To clench one's fist(s) as though in preparation for a fight.
knucklehead
An idiot; a stupid or inept person.
knuckler
A knuckleball.
knuxamy
The ship of the characters Knuckles the Echidna and Amy Rose from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
knuxouge
The ship of the characters Knuckles the Echidna and Rouge the Bat from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.