List of English words beginning with K that are not used in the United States

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There are a lot of words in the English language that are used in everyday life in the Great Britain that is not used in America or has a different meaning. This book is for teachers or people who have an high understanding of the English language already.

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The List of English words from A to Z book is a reference book that has been written for students and the general reader. It will help you with any basic questions about spelling, punctuation, grammar and word usage that you are likely to ask. This page list all words and saying beginning with K and shows clear explanations with sentences where they are needed.

This is book should be used to help reference words or sayings. It is not to be used as a dictionary although, it is like a dictionary, as all the words are arranged alphabetically.

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Words beginning with K

Karno's Army
a chaotic, ineffective team (usually: Fred Karno's Army) (related US: Keystone Kops, Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight)
kecks
(informal, also spelt keks) trousers or underpants
kerfuffle *
a disorderly outburst, disturbance or tumult; from Scots carfuffle[14][15]
kazi
(slang) lavatory[15] (numerous alternative spellings are seen, such as karzy, karsey, carzey etc.)
kip
(slang) sleep. (US and UK: nap)
kit
(slang) clothing: hence "Get your kit off": an exhortation to get undressed
kitchen roll
paper towels
knackered
(slang) exhausted, originally 'sexually exhausted', derived from an old use of the verb meaning 'to castrate'
knacker's yard
premises where superannuated livestock are sent for rendering, etc. (glue factory). Sometimes refers to the same for vehicles, a scrapyard (US: junkyard)
knackers
(slang) testicles
knickers
girls' and women's underpants (US: panties): hence, "Don't get your knickers in a twist" (US: don't get your panties in a wad, keep calm, hold your horses, chill out)