kipping

Definition of kippingnext
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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  • When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.
    Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, keen-eyed visitors can spot resting harbor seals, shorebirds, and even a resident pair of bald eagles.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Kipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kipping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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