Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a man, who is considered to be old-fashioned or quaintly charming.

“He was a bit of a kipling, always wearing tweed suits and speaking with a vintage accent.”

2. noun

A writer of children’s books, particularly Rudyard Kipling, whose stories often featured animals and exotic settings.

“The author was heavily influenced by the works of a famous kipling, who wrote about the jungle and its inhabitants.”