kipper

/ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/

noun

  1. 1

    A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.

  2. 2

    A male salmon after spawning.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    (naval slang) A torpedo.

verb

  1. 1

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

noun

  1. 1

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

adjective

  1. 1

    Amorous

  2. 2

    Lively; light-footed; nimble

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