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Kelly Definition & Meaning

kelly
noun
  1. United States circus clown (1898-1979)
  2. United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
  3. United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)

"Kelly" in song lyrics

See how kelly is used in real songs:

  • "Quite Bootylicious like Beyonce and Kelly"
    Benzino f/ Lil' Kim, Petey Pablo — Rock the Party (Remix)
  • "For privacy, gotta pay the price like Kelly"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's
  • "Cause it was done by Machinegun Kelly"
    Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Once Upon a Drive By

Usage tips for "kelly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does kelly mean?
United States circus clown (1898-1979) United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982) United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)
What part of speech is kelly?
Kelly is a noun.
How many definitions does kelly have?
Kelly has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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