KP

noun

ˌkā-ˈpē

1

: an enlisted man detailed to assist the cooks in a military mess

2

: the work of KPs

Word History

Etymology

kitchen police

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of KP was in 1918

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“KP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/KP. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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Kids Definition

KP

noun

(ˈ)kā-ˈpē

1

: the military duty of helping to prepare, serve, and clean up after meals

2

: a person on KP

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