Associations to the word «Kilroy»

Wiktionary

KILROY, proper noun. A surname​ of origin, from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Ruaidh.

Dictionary definition

KILROY, noun. A nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; "Kilroy was here".

Wise words

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