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kiki.

A gathering of friends for the purpose of gossiping and chit-chat.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkiːkiː/
  1. A gathering of friends for the purpose of gossiping and chit-chat.

    US · slang
  2. A lesbian who is neither butch nor femme.

    US · dated · derogatory · historical
Where this word comes from

In the sense "lesbian who is neither butch nor femme", sometimes said to mean "neither-nor" in some language; related to kai kai (“sexual activity between drag queens”); see that entry for more. In the sense "a gathering for gossiping and chit-chat", perhaps imitative of giggling.

verb/ˈkiːkiː/
  1. To meet with friends without any agenda or goals.

    US · slang
Where this word comes from

In the sense "lesbian who is neither butch nor femme", sometimes said to mean "neither-nor" in some language; related to kai kai (“sexual activity between drag queens”); see that entry for more. In the sense "a gathering for gossiping and chit-chat", perhaps imitative of giggling.

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