Kelly

Other forms: Kellys

Definitions of Kelly
  1. noun
    United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982)
    synonyms: Grace Kelly, Grace Patricia Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco
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    example of:
    actress
    a female actor
  2. noun
    United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996)
    synonyms: Eugene Curran Kelly, Gene Kelly
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    example of:
    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
    choreographer
    someone who creates new dances
    dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
    a performer who dances professionally
  3. noun
    United States circus clown (1898-1979)
    synonyms: Emmett Kelly, Weary Willie
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    example of:
    buffoon, clown, goof, goofball, merry andrew
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
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