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kipper

/ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/

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noun

A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.

Examples :

"My grandfather enjoys a kipper for breakfast every Sunday morning. "

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noun

A male salmon after spawning.

Examples :

"The biologist pointed to the weak, emaciated salmon struggling upstream and explained, "That's a kipper; he's already spawned and is nearing the end of his life cycle." "

fish animal biology

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noun

(RAF World War II code name) A patrol to protect fishing boats in the Irish and North Seas against attack from the air.

Examples :

"During World War II, a "kipper" patrolled the North Sea, watching for enemy planes that might target the fishing boats. "

military nautical war history

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noun

(naval slang) A torpedo.

Examples :

""During the naval exercise, the submarine commander ordered, 'Fire a kipper at the target!'" "

nautical military weapon

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verb

To prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking.

Examples :

"My grandfather used to kipper herring in his backyard smokehouse every autumn. "

food fish process

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noun

(often with capital) A member or supporter of UKIP (UK Independence Party).

Examples :

"My uncle, a staunch Kipper, is very vocal about his opinions on Brexit. "

politics person government

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adjective

Examples :

"Given the definition of "kipper" as "amorous," here's a simple and clear example sentence: "The young couple were feeling quite kipper towards each other, holding hands and whispering sweet nothings." "

sex attitude character human

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adjective

Lively; light-footed; nimble

Examples :

"The young dancer was so kipper on stage; she moved with impressive speed and grace. "

character quality ability