Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun kelly

3 senses of kelly

Sense 1
Kelly, Emmett Kelly, Weary Willie -- (United States circus clown (1898-1979))
       INSTANCE OF=> clown, buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew -- (a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior)

Sense 2
Kelly, Grace Kelly, Grace Patricia Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco -- (United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of Monaco (1928-1982))
       INSTANCE OF=> actress -- (a female actor)

Sense 3
Kelly, Gene Kelly, Eugene Curran Kelly -- (United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996))
       INSTANCE OF=> dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean -- (a performer who dances professionally)
       INSTANCE OF=> choreographer -- (someone who creates new dances)
       INSTANCE OF=> actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player -- (a theatrical performer)