# kip

/ˈkɪp/ (US) · /kˈɪp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/kip
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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