Meanings
plural Kardashians · alternative Cardashian
- 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 20221 more example
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
comparative more Kardashian · superlative most Kardashian · alternative Cardashian
- 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, →ISBN4 more examples
“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 203It’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 42I 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 68But 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
- ArmenianՔարտաշյան
- EnglishKardashian
Borrowed from Armenian Քարտաշյան (Kʻartašyan) (Western Armenian pronunciation). The adjective is by analogy with -ian.
More words from Armenian
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Chinese Mandarin 卡戴珊
- 卡戴珊 (Kǎdàishān)surname
Russian Кардашя́н
- Кардашя́н (Kardašján)surname
Cite this entry
Kardashian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian
“Kardashian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Kardashian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kardashian.
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