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Dipper Definition & Meaning

dipper
noun
  1. a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
  2. a cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris
  3. a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
  4. small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage
  5. small stocky diving bird without webbed feet; frequents fast- flowing streams and feeds along the bottom

"Dipper" in song lyrics

See how dipper is used in real songs:

  • "Reach for the stars and found the big dipper"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down
  • "Wouldn't you shoot if someone did your money dipper"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — I'm Flippin'
  • "So hey honey dipper"
    Anotha Level — What's That Cha Say

Usage tips for "dipper"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dipper mean?
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle a cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage small stocky diving bird without webbed feet; frequents fast- flowing streams and feeds along the bottom
What part of speech is dipper?
Dipper is a noun.
How many definitions does dipper have?
Dipper has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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