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noun

ˈkip How to pronounce kip (audio)
Definition of kipnext
1
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 kip has shed over 60% of its value against the dollar in the past decade, which means American visitors now get substantially more for every dollar spent. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 McIntyre came back with a great superplex from the top of the cage followed by a kip up to a babyface reaction. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 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
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
  • There are odd-looking white spots on a section of my pachysandra bed.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • So what needs to happen is the county, which controls the drug programs, needs to have far more [treatment] beds.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The half-dozen officers stripped down to their boots, swaddled themselves in some of the hotel’s cozy robes, and plopped down for a nap in a hallway near the lobby.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • However, Apple’s version will update throughout the day as the score changes, based on a workout or nap, for instance.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • If a task keeps looping, write it down and let your body rest without guilt.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Developing pitchers is an existential concern for the Brewers, who had to replace Peralta and cannot rest on unearthing a surprising contributor like Priester once every couple of years.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • This features two single beds in a bunk-style layout, along with some storage shelving.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • Andrew took the opportunity to relax, laying down on the sofa in the living area.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Clean, relax and play with this calming bubble bath made from a nontoxic, hypoallergenic and tear-free solution that has been formulated without parabens, sulfates or fragrance.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of relax

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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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