# Kylie

/ˈkaɪˌɫi/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/kylie
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a boomerang

noun · CEFR C2 · Dialect

a type of boomerang used by Aboriginal people in Western Australia for hunting.

For teachers: a non-returning boomerang used by Aboriginal Australians, specifically in Western Australian dialects.

- The museum displayed a traditional kylie used for hunting large birds.
- Anthropological records indicate that the kylie was designed for a straight, lethal flight path rather than the returning arc of recreational boomerangs.

Usage: Commonly used in Australian English, particularly in Western Australia, to distinguish hunting tools from returning boomerangs.

## Examples

- The hunter used a kylie to catch small animals.
- Unlike the returning boomerang often seen in tourist shops, a kylie is a heavy weapon designed to fly straight and strike with force.
- Archaeological finds of ancient kylies suggest that these non-returning throwing sticks were essential tools for survival in the diverse landscapes of prehistoric Australia.

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