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Kettle

Refers to the act of doing something in a ritualistic old fashion manner that could have been accomplished more efficiently through means of a current technology ora faster process. The term originated with tea drinkers who prefer an older approach to the time honored tradition of a social "tea time". It is stated that a certain joy comes from not just the drinking and sharing of a cup of tea but the ritual of steeping the water in the kettle and taking the time to enjoy the entire process involved. A means, to remind folks to slow down in such a busy era and enjoy the process. Also a means to insult someone for being old fashion.
"are you using a tea pot instead of a microwave to heat that cup of water? Whoa's that's Kettle!", "why are you still paying bills with a check book? that's so kettle?", "I enjoy folks who pick up the phone to discuss business instead of an emotionless email or text, it's quite kettle and endearing".
by MD Wayne December 14, 2022
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Different kettle of fish

a completely different type of person or thing from the one previously mentioned.
"the new office is a rather different kettle of fish"
by Arminkshipper April 20, 2025
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kettled

Why’s he kettled at me?

Why’s he angry at me?

I’m kettled cus my girlfriend cheated on me.

I’m angry cus my girlfriend cheated on me.
by Greenbeanz February 9, 2019
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kettle cork

An insult used to describe someone who smells like a nasty ass popcorn flavor or someone who stinks or someone who’s attitude stinks
SHUT UP YOU KETTLE CORK”
“She was Kettle Corking up the whole room”
by kettlepot December 2, 2018
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Wit Kettle

Wit kettle? Wit kettle tho?
by ThatGuyThatBreathes June 11, 2019
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Kettle

Device used to make water boil

Normally used with noodles or beverages such as tea and coffee
I used the kettle to make my morning coffee
by 000_cheese December 30, 2023
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Show me the Kettle

An term often used to refer to something saught after.
Jim McBurger Vagina: Aww look new badass nike trainers
Cillian Fitzpatrick: Show me the Kettle
by juffmongoose February 14, 2012
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