K Definition & Meaning

k
adjective
  1. denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units
noun
  1. the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  2. a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite
  3. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
  4. a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes
  5. a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes
  6. the 11th letter of the Roman alphabet
  7. street names for ketamine

"K" in song lyrics

See how k is used in real songs:

  • "Roy Jones Jr. imitate, then release what's in the K"
    50/50 Twin — Life is so Unfair
  • "People like George Bush, won't let the devils work the K"
    50/50 Twin — Turmoil
  • "Put the pace in ya face, tell em gimme dat K"
    Ace Hood — Get 'Em

Usage tips for "k"

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