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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To steal. ambitransitive

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of the American state of Kansas.
2. 2
   Someone associated with the University of Kansas, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.

   "Her career as a Jayhawk was marked by many achievements."

Example

More examples

"Her career as a Jayhawk was marked by many achievements."

Etymology

From jayhawker. Re-imagined as a half-bluejay, half-sparrowhawk bird (one is the mascot of the University of Kansas).

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