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dipper
What does dipper mean?
A knife in UK drill slang, named for the dipping motion of a stab. Tied to the wider drill lexicon around blades — sits alongside ramsay, wetters, shank. Heard across south and north London drill scenes.
"Man's got a dipper on him, don't move up."
Frequently asked questions
What does dipper mean in UK drill?
In UK drill, a dipper is a knife — specifically one carried for stabbing.
How do you use dipper in a sentence?
"Word is he's always carrying a dipper."
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