nounπShareA split, salted and smoked herring or salmon."My grandfather enjoys a kipper for breakfast every Sunday morning. "foodfishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male salmon after spawning."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." "fishanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(RAF World War II code name) A patrol to protect fishing boats in the Irish and North Seas against attack from the air."During World War II, a "kipper" patrolled the North Sea, watching for enemy planes that might target the fishing boats. "militarynauticalwarhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(naval slang) A torpedo.""During the naval exercise, the submarine commander ordered, 'Fire a kipper at the target!'" "nauticalmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking."My grandfather used to kipper herring in his backyard smokehouse every autumn. "foodfishprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often with capital) A member or supporter of UKIP (UK Independence Party)."My uncle, a staunch Kipper, is very vocal about his opinions on Brexit. "politicspersongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAmorous"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." "sexattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLively; light-footed; nimble"The young dancer was so kipper on stage; she moved with impressive speed and grace. "characterqualityabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading