KIPPING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

kipping

verb

present participle of kip, British

as in napping

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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Andrew was napping on a couch in the family home when he was struck up to 11 times with a hatchet.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
Longer sleep duration was linked to about 16% higher odds, and daytime napping to about 14% higher odds.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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The sculptures with images are polished in the center, creating mirrors that open up the space, resting on the floor and on the wall.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
Avoid sitting with your legs crossed (one leg resting on the other) for long periods.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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