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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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kip

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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
  • For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Shocking-pink bougainvillea and electric-blue morning glory twine up columns, providing a brilliant shot of color, while Javanese four-poster beds and rattan sun loungers are piled high with downy mattresses and cushions in Marni prints.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Take a nap, look at your phone, order another bev, because endless exposition requires scarce attention.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The swing should only be used for short naps and never for overnight sleeping.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The remains were supposed to be cremated, returned to the donor's family or laid to rest in a cemetery, according to court documents.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Shoes are way too clunky and be-socked feet on a bus are just asking to encounter a plug that’s strayed from a bunk while going round a corner.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Academia—like business, electoral politics, and the tech sector—has loads of fabulists and tons of bunk.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax

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

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