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addaword.gifdefinition of kipper

noun
an acronym for 'kids in parents' pockets eroding retirement savings'
House prices are too high for first time buyers and rent is too high unless you share. I know so many "Kippers" who would love to be able to move out of home but even with a full time job can't afford to.
Submitted from Netherlands on 18/11/2009 11:57:00
Definition of kipper from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

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