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'.