kipper
Kipper (noun) means a herring (or similar fish) that has been split open, salted, and smoked. Example: “He had kippers and toast for breakfast.”
How to use kipper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smoked, salted fish (usually herring), especially eaten for breakfast in Britain.
Word forms
more kipper comparative, more kipper comparative, kippered past tense, kippers plural, kippers plural, Kippers plural, Kippers plural, kippers singular, most kipper superlative, most kipper superlative
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He had _____ and toast for breakfast.
Etymology
From Old English "cypera," referring to a male salmon after spawning, possibly linked to the reddish color of the fish at that stage.
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What does “kipper” mean?
The word “kipper” means a herring (or similar fish) that has been split open, salted, and smoked. In plain terms, a smoked, salted fish (usually herring), especially eaten for breakfast in Britain.
How do you pronounce “kipper”?
“Kipper” is pronounced KIH-puh (/ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “kipper” in a sentence?
Here is “kipper” used in a sentence: “He had kippers and toast for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “kipper”?
Depending on how it is used, “kipper” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “kipper” come from?
The word “kipper” comes from Old English. From Old English "cypera," referring to a male salmon after spawning, possibly linked to the reddish color of the fish at that stage.
How many meanings does “kipper” have?
“Kipper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a herring (or similar fish) that has been split open, salted, and smoked.