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Word

kip

US/ˈkɪp/

UK/kˈɪp/

Definition

n. a short sleep or a nap, usually during the day. It can also mean a place where you stay or sleep for the night.

n. a period of sleep, typically a short nap; also refers to a place to sleep or lodge. Primarily used in British English.

Examples

“I am going to have a quick kip before dinner.”

“After driving for six hours straight, he found a cheap hostel where he could get a decent kip.”

“The weary hikers managed to find a dry spot under the rocky overhang for a brief kip before the morning light signaled the final ascent.”

Examples

simple

“I am going to have a quick kip before dinner.”

contextual

“After driving for six hours straight, he found a cheap hostel where he could get a decent kip.”

complex

“The weary hikers managed to find a dry spot under the rocky overhang for a brief kip before the morning light signaled the final ascent.”

Usage

Often used with the verb 'have' or 'get'.

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