present participle of kipper

The trait of walking on the front legs while dragging the hind legs (applied to a dog). / The development of an acquired hypospadias, usually as a result of long use of a catheter.

A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon. / A male salmon after spawning.

(cooking) To prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking. / (by extension) To damage or treat with smoke. / To dry out with heat or harsh chemicals; to desiccate.

(fishing, especially of salmon) Out of season. / (of a tie) Very wide, shaped like a kipper.

(UK, humorous, often with capital) A member or supporter of UKIP (UK Independence Party).

(UK, dialect) lively; chipper; nimble.

plural of kipper

simple past tense and past participle of kipper

Stiff and lacking vitality; stale. / Worn out; tired.