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Vocabulary Entry
kilroy
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A fictional character often associated with the phrase 'Kilroy was here,' depicted as a face with a large nose and a pair of eyes peeking over a wall.
Example Sentences
"During World War II, soldiers often drew Kilroy graffiti wherever they went."
"The phrase 'Kilroy was here' became a symbol of American GIs' travels."
"Kilroy has become an iconic representation of the unseen but ever-present observer."
V
verb
To leave a message or sign indicating presence, often in a whimsical manner.
Example Sentences
"They decided to kilroy their names on the bridge before leaving."
"He kilroyed a smiley face next to his signature on the wall."
"In their travels, they kilroyed their mark wherever they stopped."