Kippering

Quick meaning: Kippering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of kipper.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of kipper.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

An owner describes their "endearing habit of nosewrinkling, woo-woo-wooing, and kippering (walking on front legs, sliding rear like a seal)."

The latter is so often remote from where the tube has been that it is difficult to see how any drainage short of “kippering” the patient could eliminate it.

Many Sussex like to propel themselves forward with their front legs while dragging their hind legs outstretched behind them—this is known as kippering and it is a normal breed trait.

Kippering is a trait in young Sussex where the dog propels themselves forward with their forelegs while dragging their rear legs extended behind them. Some adult dogs will also do this and it is considered normal for the breed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include capering, switching, overstep, traipsing, trot, kick.

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