Definition

A small morsel of information or knowledge, derived from the Scottish word 'ken.' Perfect for when you need to share bite-sized wisdom without committing to a full explanation.

Example Usage

My teacher gave me a few kenlets about the essay structure, and suddenly it all made sense.

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