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From the historical figure Ned Kelly.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A figure or person akin to the iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, typically denoting someone with audacious recklessness or morally questionable business dealings, or who opposes or defies authority. Full definition →
From the historical figure Ned Kelly.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.