B2nouninformalhomehealth
US/kɪp/
UK/kɪp/
a short sleep, or sleep in general (British)
In context
I'm going to have a quick kip before we go out tonight.
I only got three hours' kip last night because of the noise.
He grabbed a kip on the train on the way to work.
Words that go with kip
verb + noun
- have a kipHave a kip, you look exhausted.
- get some kipTry to get some kip before the night shift.
adjective + noun
- quick kipI had a quick kip after lunch.
noun + preposition
- bit of kipI just need a bit of kip before the long drive.
- kip on the sofaYou can have a kip on the sofa if you're tired.