Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trippet
noun
ˈtrɪpɪt
Definition
A type of small, young fish, often specifically referring to a young herring or sprat.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicious trippet, using freshly caught sprats.
- On our fishing trip, we caught several triplets, perfect for our dinner.
- She made a lovely trippet for dessert, sweet and fluffy.
Meaning
In British English, ‘trippet’ can also refer to a light, dry dish, particularly one made with breadcrumbs and milk, similar to a light pudding.
Synonyms
- young fish
- sprat
- herring
