kipper
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Meaning · English
A torpedo.
Register: slang
Examples
As she was only crawling along I aimed my first ‘kipper’ just a fraction ahead of her bows.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kipper” mean?
A torpedo.
Is “kipper” formal or informal?
kipper is generally slang.