kiyi
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An official letter informing of a person killed in action.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kiyi” mean?
An official letter informing of a person killed in action.
Is “kiyi” formal or informal?
kiyi is generally slang.