red ken
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "In a different way the Sun on 9 March employs one of its daily letters specials, 'The Big Issue' , to remind readers through letters of the dangers they perceive in Livingstone's potential tenure, editorially linking its political aversion to Livingstone to readers' views: 'Remember what Red Ken really stands for."
- "Livingstone, 58, a man for whom the words maverick and firebrand might have been invented, is a veteran London politician dubbed Red Ken for his brand of left-wing politics, such as his advocating for gay rights legislation and British concessions in Northern Ireland."
- ""Red Ken" was always a bit of a joke. I don't think he's even a Red."
Etymology
Usage
- British usage
- Derogatory
- Humorous