Kardashian

K5A1R1D2A1S1H4I1A1N1
US[kʰɑɹˈdæʃi.ən]

proper noun

A surname from Armenian.

Scrabble 18

Meanings

proper nounKardashian (plural Kardashians)

plural Kardashians · alternative Cardashian

  1. A surname from Armenian.

    Khloe Kardashian revealed the newest addition to her family during the premiere of Season 2 of “The Kardashians.”

    2022 September 22, Marianne Garvey, “Khloe Kardashian introduces son in ‘The Kardashians’ Season 2 premiere”, in CNN, archived from the original on 03 Nov 2022
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    Maybe a pat on the bottom wasn't a cheap feel. Maybe it was a sweet display of affection. And maybe Kim Kardashian would win an Oscar.

    2011, Liz Talley, A Touch of Scarlet, page 55
adjectiveKardashian (comparative more Kardashian, superlative most Kardashian)

comparative more Kardashian · superlative most Kardashian · alternative Cardashian

  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the American Kardashian family prominent in entertainment, business, and fashion.

    It’s all very Kardashian.

    2020, Caro Land, Convictions: An Absolutely Gripping Suspense Drama, Bloodhound Books, →ISBN
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    “Too sexy,” GoGo said. “Take it off.” A one-shoulder, purple chiffon dress from Jillian. “Too Kardashian,” Lauren said. “She’s so yesterday.”

    2012, Lin Oliver, Almost Identical: Two-Faced, Grosset & Dunlap, →ISBN, →LCCN, page 203

    It’s certainly the most considered with its careful tumble of microgreens and insistence of using blue crab instead of something more Kardashian.

    2015 August 14, Brandon Watson, “Falling Into Place: Jenna’s Asian Kitchen Defies Stereotype”, in The Austin Chronicle, volume 34, number 50, page 42

    I always thought that was a pinch too Kardashian of you but I’m not here to judge

    2016, David Oliver Cohen, Tanner Cohen, “Hushed, Aggressive, Chic, Threatening, and Scared”, in American Babe: A White Girl Problems Book, Gallery Books, →ISBN, →LCCN, page 68

    But now, you can actually charter private jets to transport your dog in style. Yes, it all sounds very Kardashian, and is substantially more expensive than regular air travel.

    2019, Serena Faber-Nelson, Dog Mama: 200 Tips, Trends, and How-To Secrets for Stylish Dog Owners, Skyhorse Publishing, →ISBN

Origin

  1. ArmenianՔարտաշյան
  2. EnglishKardashian

Borrowed from Armenian Քարտաշյան (Kʻartašyan) (Western Armenian pronunciation). The adjective is by analogy with -ian.

Full word history & related roots →

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 卡戴珊
  • 卡戴珊 (Kǎdàishān)surname
Russian Кардашя́н
  • Кардашя́н (Kardašján)surname
Cite this entry
APA

Kardashian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian

MLA

“Kardashian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Kardashian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian.

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