Kilroy Definition & Meaning

kilroy
noun
  1. a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; "Kilroy was here"

"Kilroy" in song lyrics

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  • "peeking out from under my blanket like kilroy"
    Time — Purple Perved Dog
  • "shaun kilroy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "kevin kilroy"
    AOL — AOL

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