"kicking kuh" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɪkɪŋ ˈkə/ [UK] Forms: kicking kuhs [plural]
Etymology: From the shape of the letter (resembling a person kicking). Head templates: {{en-noun}} kicking kuh (plural kicking kuhs)
  1. (British, childish) The letter K, as distinct from the letter C ("curly cuh"). Tags: British, childish Categories (topical): Latin letter names

Inflected forms

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