word meaning

Carol L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

word meaning

What does "kiki" mean?  I understand it in context, but wonder if it has a life of its own.  Thanks.

Asked 4 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Carol,

I must admit that I had no idea where the well- used expression : 

‘C’est parti mon kiki !'

came from but after a bit or research I found this French page with some explanation -

https://www.expressio.fr/expressions/c-est-parti-mon-kiki

Hope you like it! 

Carol L.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

The explanation to which you referred was interesting -- but not very illuminating.  I will just accept that "C'est parti mon kiki!" is an idiom for which there is no comprehensible (or rational) explanation!  I appreciate your investigation into it.  Thanks!

Carol L. asked:

word meaning

What does "kiki" mean?  I understand it in context, but wonder if it has a life of its own.  Thanks.

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