English Explanatory Dictionary

Ned Kelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A figure or person akin to the iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, typically denoting someone with audacious recklessness or morally questionable business dealings, or who opposes or defies authority.
  2. An instance of behaviour that exemplifies such characteristics.
  3. A figure or person who, like Ned Kelly, shows great bravery, daring, tenacity, or ferocity.
  4. The belly. Often shortened to Ned.

Word forms

Ned Kelly Ned Kellys

Etymology

From the historical figure Ned Kelly.

Derived words

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