Pronunciation: /kɪ.məˈsɑː.bi/

Definitions of kemosabe

noun a term used in North America to refer to a trusted friend or ally

Example Sentences

A1 My kemosabe is always there to help me out.

A2 The Lone Ranger always relied on his trusty kemosabe, Tonto.

B1 In Western movies, the term 'kemosabe' is often used to refer to a close friend or partner.

B2 The cowboy and his kemosabe rode off into the sunset, ready for their next adventure.

C1 The bond between the sheriff and his loyal kemosabe was unbreakable.

C2 As partners in crime-fighting, Batman and Robin were the ultimate kemosabes.

Examples of kemosabe in a Sentence

formal The term 'kemosabe' originated from the television series 'The Lone Ranger'.

informal Hey kemosabe, what's up?

slang Me and my kemosabe are hitting the town tonight.

figurative In times of need, your best friend can be your kemosabe.

Grammatical Forms of kemosabe

past tense

kemosabed

plural

kemosabes

comparative

more kemosabe

superlative

most kemosabe

present tense

kemosabes

future tense

will kemosabe

perfect tense

have kemosabed

continuous tense

is kemosabing

singular

kemosabe

positive degree

very kemosabe

infinitive

to kemosabe

gerund

kemosabing

participle

kemosabed

Origin and Evolution of kemosabe

First Known Use: 1949 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'kemosabe' originated from the television show 'The Lone Ranger' which aired in the 1940s.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term of endearment and friendship by the character Tonto towards the Lone Ranger, the word 'kemosabe' has evolved to be used colloquially in popular culture to refer to a trusted friend or partner.