kris Meaning & Definition
What Does Kris Mean?
Kris is used as a noun meaning A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade. As a verb, it means To stab or cut with a kris; to kill with a kris. As a verb, it means To stab with a kris.
Kris at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | krises |
| Verb forms | kriss, krising, krised |
Kris Definition (Noun)
- A traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, or Filipino sword or dagger having a tapering, usually serpentine blade.
Kris as a Verb
- To stab or cut with a kris; to kill with a kris.
Noun
- An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
- A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.
Verb
- To stab with a kris.
Synonyms of Kris
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Kris synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kris (plural krises or krisses)
kris (third-person singular simple present kriss or krisses, present participle krising or krissing, simple past and past participle krised or krissed)
Words That Rhyme With Kris
Origin of Kris
Borrowed from Malay keris. Doublet of kalis. Recognized as part of English ca. 1580.
Kris: Your Questions Answered
Is kris a noun or a verb?
Kris is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of kris?
The plural of kris is krises.
What is the past tense of kris?
The past tense of kris is krised. The present participle is krising.