Definition of Kevin

(given name, male, from Irish, ) that first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.
(context, UK, pejorative, slang) A working-class male.

Etymology: Name of an Irish seventh century saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín < (OIr.) Cóemgein, "comely birth". Compare Greek (polytonic, á), "good birth".

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