Dipper

/ˈdɪpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A utensil used for dipping or serving food, especially soup or liquid.

She used a ladle as a dipper to serve the soup.

A person or thing that dips.

The dipper quickly scooped up the melted chocolate for the strawberries.

A North American bird of the family Cinclidae, known for its swimming abilities and often seen near water.

We watched a dipper gracefully dive beneath the surface of the stream.

A dipper is also used to refer to a constellation in the northern sky, often associated with the Big Dipper.

On clear nights, we can see the Big Dipper shining brightly in the sky.

Middle English dippere, from dip + -er

big dipper

A prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere.

little dipper

A smaller constellation near the Big Dipper.

ladle

A large, deep-bowled spoon used for serving liquids.

scooper

A tool used for transferring substances.

constellation

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

A term for someone who is seen as naive or gullible.

Don't be such a dipper, think before you act!

Slang for a person who uses drugs, particularly those that 'dip' or immerse themselves in these activities.

He's a dipper, always looking for the next high.