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verb

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 Laotian kip has depreciated more than 43 percent against the U.S. dollar. Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 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
By Katie Camero Other winning options: PRX does offer a slightly cheaper version featuring 2x3 uprights and an option with a kipping bar (which is a pull-up bar specifically designed for the kipping pull-ups commonly incorporated into CrossFit workouts). Erin Bunch, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024 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
Noun
  • The City of Detroit opened warming centers last month with 100 extra emergency shelter beds, providing sleeping accommodations, two meals and showers.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Jordan and her siblings were routinely physically, verbally and mentally abused by their parents, who reportedly chained their children to their beds and deprived them of food and the ability to exercise.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4 Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The dog feels for the door opening, jumps up inside the vehicle, sniffs for her crate and goes inside for a nap.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • However, there are still three more weeks left this season, and with Detroit defenders getting injured at an alarming rate, the Eagles or Vikings could wind up being the NFC team resting the first week of the playoffs while the Lions will have to fend off a wild-card foe.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.
    Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In addition to the full-beam primary, belowdecks are two spacious ensuite cabins in each hull, with a bonus room for twin bunks or storage.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Sandy wisely asks Aesha to change the bunk assignments so Bri and Ellie don’t share a cabin.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Verb
  • That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Women’s styles include the Designer, an indigo balloon-sleeve bootcut jumpsuit with Hudson’s signature flap back pockets; the Collaborator, a black sleeveless relaxed straight coverall; and the Creator, a wide-leg indigo jumpsuit with a strapless sweetheart neckline.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Kip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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