ken

1 (verb) An archaic English word meaning "know" Still used in Scottish dialects. Cognate to the modern German "Kennen"
Conjugations (for old English): you/I/they ken, he/she/it kenneth, thou ken(n)st
past tense: kent

2 (noun) A somewhat archaic word meaning "understanding". Still technicaly a word in modern English. Sometimes used in fantasy settings to evoke a more medieval feel.

1 Old English: "Ken(n)st thou this man?"
Scottish: "Dae ye ken this man?"
Translation: "Do you know this man?"

2 "The elves possess arts and majicks beyond human ken."

by Mecharonin February 4, 2008

Ken

(verb/noun) To sit alone by yourself in a public place, ignoring all potential human interaction. Can be used as a noun or a verb.

Stop being such a ken, you'll never meet girls that way.

He was just kenning over on the steps, we kind of felt bad for him.

by summah2011 July 16, 2011

ken

The boyfriend of a doll named Barbie. A white rich boy that has the face of a psychopath.

Barbie: Hey Ken
Ken: Hey Barbie
*music*

by Angie Goth December 29, 2016

'ken

'Ken is short for 'Fucken' or 'Farken'.

'Fucken' is short for 'Fucking' and is purposely misspelled when one is trying to evoke Australian accent and/or tongue.

'Ken Oath.
'Ken Awesome.
'Kenhell son, you've lit the farken house on fire!

by Tim Kelly May 2, 2006

Ken

Ken is the nicest person ever! He has slick blonde hair and is really hot. He is the best boyfriend and friend anyone could ask for. He is sporty, smart and loves playing music and listening to music. He loves broadway and traveling the world. He will do anything for you. He doesn’t like to open up to people but when he does you love him more. He is super competitive. But has lots of hidden secrets no one knows

I love ken

by Fox19 January 23, 2018

Ken

The act of urinating whilst seated. To Ken, Kenning, Kenned

"Woah, you ken?"

by TherealBug May 29, 2019

ken

to know

Used throughout Scotland.

d'ya ken what i mean?

by dog_on_wheels July 18, 2008