IPA: /kərˈmɛs/
KK: /kɜrˈmɛs/
Definition: A local festival or fair, often held for charity, featuring entertainment like dancing, games, and food.
Example: The town's kermess attracted many visitors with its lively music and delicious food stalls.
IPA: /kɜrnd/
KK: /kɜrnd/
Definition: Referring to a typeface where the spacing between characters has been adjusted to improve readability or appearance.
Example: The designer kerned the text to make it look more balanced and visually appealing.
IPA: //ˈkiːnoʊt//
KK: /ˈkiːnoʊt/
Definition: A main idea or theme that is important in a discussion or event, often used to set the tone for a conference or presentation.
Example: The keynote speaker inspired the audience with her powerful message about innovation.
Definition: To deliver a main speech or address that sets the tone for an event or conference.
Example: The speaker will keynote the annual conference next week.
IPA: /ˈkiːnoʊ/
KK: /ˈkiːnoʊ/
Definition: A reddish resin that comes from certain trees, used for various purposes including medicinal and traditional uses.
Example: The traditional healer used kino to treat the patient's wounds.
IPA: /ˌkɪrɪˈɡɑːmi/
KK: /kɪrɪˈɡɑːmi/
Definition: A Japanese art form that involves cutting and folding paper to create decorative shapes and designs.
Example: She practiced kirigami to make beautiful paper decorations for the party.
IPA: //ˈkɜːrmɪs//
KK: /kɪrˈmɛs/
Definition: A type of fair or festival, often featuring games, rides, and food, typically held in a town or village.
Example: The local kirmess attracted families from all over the region with its fun activities and delicious treats.
IPA: /kɪtʃ/
KK: /kɪtʃ/
Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow culture.
Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitsch that it felt like stepping into a cartoon.
Definition: A style or quality that is considered to be in poor taste because of its overly sentimental or superficial nature, often appealing to popular or lowbrow tastes.
Example: The garden was filled with kitsch decorations, like plastic flamingos and brightly colored gnomes.
IPA: /ˈkɪtʃi/
KK: /ˈkɪtʃi/
Definition: Referring to something that is considered to be in poor taste, often because of its overly sentimental or gaudy nature, and is more so than something else.
Example: The decorations at the party were even kitschier than I expected, with bright colors and cheesy designs everywhere.
Definition: Describing something that is considered to be in poor taste, often because it is overly sentimental or gaudy, and is usually appreciated in a humorous or ironic way.
Example: The decorations at the party were the kitschiest I've ever seen, with bright colors and cheesy designs everywhere.
Example: The restaurant's decor was so kitschy that it felt like a theme park attraction.
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