dipper

noun12

1. •
   One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).

   • A chocolate dipper dips the cream centers into warm chocolate by hand; when taken out the creams are shaped [...] — 1903
2. •
   A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.
3. •
   Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
4. •
   Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce.
5. •
   (historical) A person employed in a tin plate works to coat steel plates in molten tin by dipping them.
6. •
   (historical) A person employed to assist a bather in and out of the sea.
7. •
   (informal, historical) A Baptist or Dunker.
8. •
   (UK, India) The control in a vehicle that switches between high-beam and low-beam (i.e. dips the lights), especially when used to signal other vehicles.
9. •
   Someone who dips chewing tobacco or snuff.
10. •
    (slang) A pickpocket.
11. •
    A delivery bowled that curves into or away from the batter before pitching.
12. •
    (slang, offensive) an Indian-born immigrant residing in Western countries, often born in the 1990s or later

adjective[before a noun]1

1. •
   (informal) Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.

   • It's either that or watch Dipper hopes of big overall seat gains dashed May 2 in Ontario. — 2011