English · Word Candidate

kris

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: krises · krisses · kriss · krising

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.

Noun

Examples

Anne Talbot looked demurely ravishing, as was her intention, in a very low-cut evening frock of bottle-green, choker of Kelantan silver, earrings in the shape of krises.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To stab or cut with a kris; to kill with a kris.

Verb

Examples

This was reported to the Rajah (to some of whose wives the girl was related), and he immediately sent to the Englishman's house ordering him to give the woman up as she must be "krissed." In vain he begged and prayed, and offered to pay any fine the Rajah might impose, and finally refused to give he

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “kris” mean?

A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.

Is “kris” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.