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ky

/kaɪ/

Meanings
noun
(naval slang) Cocoa (the drink).

Examples :

"After a long night watch on the ship, the sailor warmed up with a mug of hot ky. "
drink nautical

Related Words

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night noun

/naɪt/

The period between sunset and sunrise, when a location faces far away from the sun, thus when the sky is dark.

"How do you sleep at night when you attack your kids like that!?"

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drink verb

/dɹɪŋk/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

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ship noun

/ʃɪp/

A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

"The cargo ship sailed into the harbor, carrying tons of imported goods. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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warmed verb

/wɔrmd/ /wɔːrmd/

To make or keep warm.

"The sun warmed my face as I walked to school. "

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naval adjective

/ˈneɪvəl/

Of or relating to a navy.

"The naval academy's students are studying ship navigation. "

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sailor noun

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

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watch noun

/wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɑt͡ʃ/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."

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cocoa noun

/ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/

The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.

"My grandma uses high-quality cocoa to bake her famous chocolate brownies. "

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slang noun

/sleɪŋ/

Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

"My friends use a lot of slang when they talk about their favorite video games. "