ki-yi

I. \(ˈ)kī|yī\ interjection

Etymology: origin unknown

— used to express exultation

II. intransitive verb (ki-yied ; ki-yied ; ki-yiing ; ki-yis)

Etymology: imitative

: yelp

a … dog ran ki-yiing past us — Klondy Nelson & Corey Ford

III. noun (-s)

1. : a bark or yelp (as of a dog)

2. : dog

IV. noun (-s)

Etymology: origin unknown

in the United States Navy : a small brush for scrubbing clothing or canvas