kylie

or ki·ley

[ kahy-lee ]

noun

, Australian.

, plural ky·lies.

1. boomerang.

kylie

/ ˈkaɪlɪ /

noun

1. a boomerang that is flat on one side and convex on the other

Word History and Origins

Origin of kylie¹

First recorded in 1830–40, kylie is from the Nyungar word karli

Word History and Origins

Origin of kylie¹

C19: from a native Australian language

Example Sentences

To put this whole kylie jenner situation into perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

Just before leaving, we had an opportunity of seeing a native lad throw a boomerang—or kylie, as they are called here.

From Project Gutenberg

A shower of spears, stones, kylies and dowaks followed, and although we moved to a more open spot, the natives were only kept off by firing at any that exposed themselves.

From Project Gutenberg

A shower of spears, stones, kylies, and dowaks followed, and although we moved to a more open spot, the natives were only kept off by firing at any that exposed themselves.

From Project Gutenberg

There were also numerous specimens of kylies, and curious message-sticks about ten or twelve inches long, made from the thigh-bone of the kangaroo, and sharply pointed at one end.

From Project Gutenberg