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noun

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
Definition of kipnext
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as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping he was in kip when I knocked on the door

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as in nap
chiefly British a short sleep after an afternoon kip, we were ready to sample all the nightlife that London had to offer

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verb

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
British
as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed

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Recent Examples of kip
Noun
The Laotian kip has depreciated more than 43 percent against the U.S. dollar. — Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 Then in December, light work on uneven bars — novice moves like a simple kip. — Dallas News, 19 Oct. 2022 Sleep experts like Nick Littlehales–who consults elite athletes on how to get good kip–generally advise using your bed for sleeping only. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 4 May 2021
Verb
By Katie Camero Other winning options: PRX does offer a slightly cheaper version featuring 2x3 uprights and an option with a kipping bar (which is a pull-up bar specifically designed for the kipping pull-ups commonly incorporated into CrossFit workouts). — Erin Bunch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024 Although your dog may choose to kip on the hard floor or hop up on the couch, having a good dog bed is still a great idea to give your pup somewhere that's theirs and theirs alone. — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kip
  1. bed
  2. nap
  3. rest
  4. bunk
  5. relax
Noun
  • Atelier Medica by Clementine Sleepwear On average, one third of our lives are spent in bed.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Moreover, spending just one hour on a screen after going to bed was linked to a 59 percent increase in the risk of insomnia.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Acosta, a supervisor for the Herald's makeup department, had worked at the newspaper for 25 years and routinely parked her van at the Watson Island park to eat lunch, read books or take a nap before returning to her job, court documents show.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • My husband basically takes a walk in the morning and then comes home and naps for hours.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of nap
Verb
  • Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.
    — Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Pope, 88, left the hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay and has been advised to rest, with King Charles and Queen Camilla sending him their best wishes.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of rest
Noun
  • The upper level holds the bar and lounge, four guest rooms (including a six-bed bunk room, earmarked for the client’s grandchildren), and a large outdoor entertaining space.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • My favorite hut is Zealand, because the wood-burning stove keeps the bunks toasty on chilly nights.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
    — Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.
    — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of relax

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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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