kilt
1 of 2noun
ˈkilt 
1
: a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland and by Scottish regiments in the British armies
2
: a garment that resembles a Scottish kilt
kilt
2 of 2verb
kilted; kilting; kilts
transitive verb
1
chiefly dialectal : to tuck up (something, such as a skirt)
2
: to equip with a kilt
intransitive verb
: to move nimbly
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Siegel, famous for his kilt and expertise on the Big Bang theory that does not feature Jim Parsons, is an entertaining lecturer that will hold your attention. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Lil Nas X wore a white blazer, red kilt and combat boots from Virgil Abloh's Fall 2021 Louis Vuitton collection to appear on the Tonight Show. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The Mouse Works and a builder's kilt by Scottish workwear label Blaklader: a black, heavy-duty cotton design featuring all manner of pockets for hammers, screwdrivers and other tools. CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Alma coach Jason Couch, dressed in his typical kilt, goes out to argue with the ref during a timeout. Freep.com, 10 June 2022 For the occasion, Jonathan donned a kilt and showed off his bagpipe skills on his Instagram Stories. Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 16 June 2022 Sam Wilcoxsen, of Aurora, came to the event wearing his Highland dress, including a kilt and a beret. Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2022 Parker's look featured a black and cream tulle dress with lace accents while McQueen completed his ensemble with a tuxedo jacket, red plaid kilt, and black lace-up boots with white knee-high socks. PEOPLE.com, 25 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
The groom donned a traditional kilt for his big day, while the bride wore a Jenny Packham gown. Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Siegel, famous for his kilt and expertise on the Big Bang theory that does not feature Jim Parsons, is an entertaining lecturer that will hold your attention. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Lil Nas X wore a white blazer, red kilt and combat boots from Virgil Abloh's Fall 2021 Louis Vuitton collection to appear on the Tonight Show. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The Mouse Works and a builder's kilt by Scottish workwear label Blaklader: a black, heavy-duty cotton design featuring all manner of pockets for hammers, screwdrivers and other tools. CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Alma coach Jason Couch, dressed in his typical kilt, goes out to argue with the ref during a timeout. Freep.com, 10 June 2022 For the occasion, Jonathan donned a kilt and showed off his bagpipe skills on his Instagram Stories. Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 16 June 2022 Sam Wilcoxsen, of Aurora, came to the event wearing his Highland dress, including a kilt and a beret. Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2022 Parker's look featured a black and cream tulle dress with lace accents while McQueen completed his ensemble with a tuxedo jacket, red plaid kilt, and black lace-up boots with white knee-high socks. PEOPLE.com, 25 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse kjalta lap, fold of a gathered skirt
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Kids Definition
kilt
noun
ˈkilt
: a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland
kilting
verb
as in sailing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sailing
- flying
- gliding
- coasting
- zooming
- zipping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- struggling
- floundering
- limping
- trudging
- blundering
- stumbling
- flogging
- plodding
- jogging
- lumbering
- shuffling
- bumbling
- shambling
- wallowing
- weltering
