kay
/keɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: kays
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The name of the Latin script letter K/k.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A kilometer.
NounRegister: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Apheretic form of okay.
InterjectionRegister: colloquial
Examples
Meanwhile, TMZ reports that Amanda and West are still dating and aren’t “sweating the chatter,” while insiders also confirm that West is “fully committed to Amanda[…]”—despite rumors that he’s been simultaneously dating other women. Per a source, it’s just “fan assumptions” and “innocent” chats that
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kay” mean?
The name of the Latin script letter K/k.
Is “kay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.