khaki

n. a light brown color with a bit of yellow or green in it, like the color of dry earth.

n. a dull, yellowish-brown or light olive-brown color, originally intended to provide camouflage in dusty environments.

“The walls of the office were painted a soft khaki to look professional.”

“The designer selected a muted khaki for the background, ensuring the vibrant primary colors of the logo would stand out effectively.”

n. a strong cotton cloth used for uniforms, or trousers made from this cloth.

n. a durable, heavy-weight cotton or wool fabric; in the plural, it refers to trousers made from this material.

“He wore a blue shirt and a pair of clean khakis to the garden party.”

“The company's casual Friday policy led to a noticeable increase in employees wearing khakis and polo shirts instead of formal suits.”

adj. having a dull yellowish-brown color.

adj. of a dull yellowish-brown or olive-brown color.

“She bought a khaki jacket that matched her hiking boots perfectly.”

“The soldiers were issued khaki camouflage gear to help them blend into the arid desert landscape during the summer maneuvers.”

n. a rude word used in South Africa for a British person.

n. A derogatory term for a British person, particularly a soldier, originating from the Boer War.

“The old man used the word khaki to show his anger toward the British soldiers.”

“Historical accounts of the conflict note that local residents frequently referred to the occupying forces as khakis in a disparaging manner.”

Dialect · Slang · Vulgar