What is a kenning?
A kenning is "a concise compound or figurative phrase replacing a common
noun". It comes from the Anglo Saxon era, where swords had names like
"death-bringer" or "wound-maker". You can create a lovely "riddle
poem"
by describing something in different ways on the different lines.Start
reading below.
Kids on the Net - the children's writing website celebrating 10 years online!
- publishes many kennings from young writers all over the UK and the world.
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frog
By Ben, Jack, James, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Belly bomber Fly cacher Lays eggs Belly Belcher Fly fighter Leephopper Curly wurly tongue (October 2003)
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Cricket
By Jaspreet and Jack and Jack, 8, Wolverhampton
Ball smasher Six hitter Slow spinner Ball wacker Wicket taker Ball catcher Super hitter Century maker Super spinner Ball thrower Stump splitter (October 2003)
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Fox kenning
By Matthew and Jack, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
Night creeper Rabbit slayer Bone crusher Brushy tail Red, white, orange flash Clawed paws Smelly breath Mouth full of teeth Day sleeper Hound hater Loud growler (October 2003)
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Ambulance
By Charlotte, Ellie , Charlotte, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Life saver Siren sounder Injured people carrier Hospital helper White speeder Red light runner Help giver First aider (October 2003)
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Penguin kenning
By Ellen, Samantha, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Ice Waddler Water plopper Fish eater Ice skimmer Wierd dancer Funny waddler (October 2003)
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Dog kenning
By Emma , Joanne, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Bone cruncher Ball chaser Lead puller Slimmy eater Litter picker Expert sniffer Cat chaser Bird eater Does not see colour Bum sniffer (October 2003)
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Pool
By Cameron, Jack, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
Ball breaker Ball potter Spots and stripes Trophy taker Foul taker Safty shot Getting snookered Cue rester Black potter Ball roller Triangle braker (October 2003)
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Rabbit Kenning
By Kack + Nathan, 8-9, Wolverhampton.
Quick hopper Dog teaser Carrot eater Speedy racer Lettuce nibbler High bouncer Long ears Hole liver Nose twitcher White whiskers Strock lover Huffer & puffer. (October 2003)
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Pig
By Laura, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Mud roller Nose snorter Slop eater Tail curler Dirt lover Fat sweater Lazy sleeper Big squealer Hairy flopper Messy spitter Yuk (October 2003)
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Mat Murry
By Mathew & Sam, 8, Wolverhampton, UK
Goal saver. Goal kick taker. Penalty saver. Ball catcher. Number 1. Mad sweater. Injury getter. Mad saver. Ball blocker. (October 2003)
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Hamster
By Charlotte, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
Small creature. Big eater. Poos a lot. Wheel runner. Ear scratcher. Sleeps all day. Funny runner. Fat and Small. Excellent Climber. Smelly Creature. Cute animal. Cuddley Creature. Lovely (October 2003)
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Kenning
Milk Lapper
By Holly, 11, Notts., UK
Milk lapper, Rat catcher, Bird eater, long sleeper.
Do you know who I AM? (October 2003)
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Lion kenning
By Boris, 8, London, England
A meat catcher, A hairy facer, A scary roarer, A fat giant, A fast sneaker, A very fat sleeper, A good diver, A good jumper, A good swimmer, A good eater. (October 2003) Read more kennings from Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, London, UK
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Goal keeper kenning
By Naema, 9, London, England
A good footballer, A good tackler, A good runner, A good man, And a good fan! (October 2003) Read more kennings from Oliver Goldsmith Primary School, London, UK
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Michael Owen kenning
By Raghav & Georgina, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
Goal-Scorer Super Striker Young-Fit Great-Tackler Skilful-Person Exellent-Volleyer Healthy-Slim Healthy-Body (May 2003)
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Dog kenning
By Jasmine and Mallika, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
race chaser food taker ball nicker skin liker bone lover meat tearer claw catcher cat slapper teddy biter tail wagger (May 2003)
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Dog Kenning
By Matt and Kirsty, 9, Wolverhampton, UK
Cat-snatcher Bone-taker Kennel-hater Tail-chaser Ball-nicker Skin-licker Meat-taker Food-rusher Noisy-Barker Teddy-biter (May 2003)
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Grasshopper
By Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London,
UK
A fine jumper
A fabulous singer
A great hopper
A green darter
A hot cruncher
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