English · Word Candidate

Kelly

/ˈkɛli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: kellies

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Kelly green.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Màu xanh lá cây Kelly

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Noun

Examples

([…] something special in Kelly or red), whose narrow shawl collar has a slight V in back and knots at the throat in front.

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A square or hexagonal pipe that is turned in order to rotate the rotary table of a drilling rig.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một ống vuông hoặc sáu cạnh được xoay để quay bàn xoay của giàn khoan

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A roly-poly (toy).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một món đồ chơi hình tròn

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Noun

Examples

Tumblers, tilters and kellys are those toys which have a circular base with a weighted end. They sway to and fro and are not knocked completely over. They derive from the East and have various names, but most represent stability in some form or another.

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).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Kelly green.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Màu xanh lá cây tươi sáng

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Noun

Examples

Today there is no color or fabric that is out for girl or teen chubbies. Plaids, big, bold block designs, dark or light grounds, heavy textured wools, fleeces and brilliant colors of red, kelly or green, odd or off shades of rust, lavender, and other colors in the fashion cycle are now adapted in de

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 “Kelly” mean?

Kelly green.

Is “Kelly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.