Kilroy
['kilrɔi]
Definition
(noun.) a nonexistent person popularized by American servicemen during World War II; 'Kilroy was here'.
Checker: Rita--From WordNet
Examples
- She felt a touch on her arm, and met the penitent eye of Miss Kilroy. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Miss Kilroy paused irresolutely. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- She looked gratefully at Miss Kilroy, but neither knew what more to say. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- She rose and handed the hat to Miss Kilroy, who took it with a suppressed smile. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Miss Bart, if you can't sew those spangles on more regular I guess you'd better give the hat to Miss Kilroy. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
Typist: Vivienne