kippen — meaning in English

English meaning

• buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
• cant noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
• tilt verb To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.

Senses

kippen is used for these senses in English:

• buzz (archaic, transitive) To drink to the bottom.
• cant (transitive) To set (something) at an angle; to tilt.
• tilt (transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]

buzz — full definition

1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

cant — full definition

1. noun The specialized jargon of a particular trade, class, or group.
2. noun Insincere or hypocritical talk, especially moralizing speech.
3. noun A tilt, slope, or angled position.
4. verb To tilt or set something at an angle.

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