kirby

CEFRB2

/ˈkɝbi/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A type of upright vacuum cleaner, commonly used as a brand name.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An English placename., A number of places in the United States:, An unincorporated census-designated place in Pike County, Arkansas.

Examples

  • Clark Kirby has a psychosis about his native language, English.

  • Talking to Charlie Kirby is like talking to a wall.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Origin

noun

Originally Kirkby, from kirk (“church”) + -by (“habitation”), "village with a church".