noun
Kardashian
kahr-DA-shee-uhn
noun
1
A surname of Armenian origin, widely recognized through the celebrity family of that name.
"The Kardashian name became a household word through reality television."
adjective
1
Relating to, or characteristic of, the Kardashian family and the style of celebrity they represent.
"Critics called the show a Kardashian-style spectacle of wealth and drama."
How to Use Kardashian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, now also used loosely to describe reality-TV-style celebrity.
Word Forms
more Kardashian comparative, Kardashians plural, most Kardashian superlative
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Etymology
From the Armenian surname, later applied more broadly as an adjective describing a certain celebrity lifestyle.