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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Cat
By Sydney, 8, Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Fish stalker, Exotic clawer, Mouse chaser, Purr maker, Fur licker, Plant digger, Bird trouncer, Chair pouncer, Furniture scratcher. (January 2009)
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My Sister
By Layla, 12, Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, UK
Tantrum thrower, CD breaker, Party goer, Phone stealer, Sweet talker, Clothes ruiner, Big hugger, Kind joker, Big spender, Argument starter, Make-up borrower, Pony lover, Secret keeper, Kind hearted, Kindred friend, Smiling girl, Best Friend! (January 2009)
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Dog
By Sophie, 11, UK
A loud barker, A cat chaser, A human biter, A greedy gobbler, A toy chewer, A stick fetcher, A sloppy kisser, A carpet wetter, A trouble maker. (January 2009)
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Elephant
By Sonali, 12, Kolkata, India
A tree stomper, A plant eater, A fearsome creature, A trunk washer, A caring mother, A defensive mammal, A long liver, A strong tusker!
Elephant! (January 2009)
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Badger
By Louis, 11, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
Dark camouflage, Night runner, Hunter cunner, Claw scraper, Leaf devourer, Crop wrecker, Hole digger, Midnight seer. (January 2009)
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Rabbit
By Oliver, 8, Devon, UK
Nose Twitcher, High Jumper, Carrot Muncher, Speedy Player, Hutch DDweller, Cuddly Friend. (December 2008)
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Bat
By Kaisha, 10, Devon, UK
Wing Flapper, Blind Flyer, Fruit Muncher, Upside-down Fellow, Vampire's Slave, Outside Liver, Person Scarer. (December 2008)
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Tractor
By Jonathan , 10, Devon, UK
Tyre Tracker, Mighty Tower, Load Digger, Engine Chugger, Exhaust Thrower, Crop Sprayer, Hay Baler, Mud Flinger. (December 2008)
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Lion
By Matthew, 7, Devon, UK
Proud King, Pride Pouncer, People Hunter, Flesh Ripper, Bone Cruncher, Blood Dripper, Mane Wearer. (December 2008)
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A Perfect Christmas
By Louise, 10, Devon, UK
Snow crystals, Fire burner, Tree glistening, Present giver, Roast feast, Song singer, Family laughing, (December 2008)
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Rabbit
By Molly, 10, Devon, UK
Vegetable muncher, Healthy eater, Smooth animal, Tunnel machine, Flop eared, Hungry hopper, Water drinker, Observant pet, Fantastic listener, Nose twitcher, Mighty jumper, Hutch dweller, Super fast runner. (December 2008)
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Dinosaur
By Robert, 9, Devon, UK
Meat muncher, Scaly skin, Loud roarer, Egg layer, Predator hunter, Feet stomper, Teeth cruncher, Claw scratcher. (December 2008)
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Tiger Kenning
By Jack, 10, Devon, UK
Loud roarer, Meat tearer, Food hunting, fast runner, Good hider, Stripe shower. (December 2008)
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Perfect Christmas
By Jack, 10, Devon, UK
Blanket like snow Icicles glittering Robins hopping frosty windows crackling fire Christmas carols Cheer and laughter Roast dinner colourful decorations sparkling tree white Christmas Perfect Christmas (December 2008)
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Fire Engine
By Class 6C, 10-11, Manchester, UK
Fire devastator Soul saver Water missile shooter Shape shifter Time breaker City screamer Chaos pauser Super sprayer Death stopper Earache maker Metal cutter Flame remover Red water-carrier Ladder hauler Siren singer Water spurter Risk taker Street rusher Hero transporter Smoke spreader Water gusher Fire fighter (December 2008)
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Horse
By Nannina, 11, Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK
Leg kicker, Loud neigher, Grass eater, People thrower, Tail swisher, Brownish colour. (December 2008)
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My Dog
By Eliza, 9, Thurlstone, Sheffield, UK
Loud barker, Good larker, Bone shaker, Food maker, Jelly flopper, Sassy mopper. (December 2008)
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Nokia n96
By Hyder, 11, Hounslow, London, UK
Internet explorer, A picture taker,
An ear-singer, A song stealer,
A credit taker, A video camera,
A clip saver, A map user,
What am I?
Answer:nokia n96 (November 2008)
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Giraffe
By Mehvish, 7, Smethwick West Midlands, UK
Leaf eater, Thin legger, Fast runner, Tall strider, Long necker, Nosey parker. (November 2008)
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Cat Kenning
By Tyrese , 7, Smethwick, West Midlands, UK
Loud miaower, Ball Curler, Wild Twirler, Sharp Clawer, Mouse Hunter, Sneaky Pouncer, Furry Snoozer. (November 2008)
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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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