Kip — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkip/

Meaning & Definition of Kip

Kip (noun)

  1. bed
  2. sleep, nap
  3. the basic monetary unit of Laos
  4. a unit of weight equal to 1000 pounds (454 kilograms) used to express deadweight load
  5. a bundle of undressed hides of young or small animals; also, one of the hides

Kip (verb)

  1. sleep —sometimes used with down

Kip (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place set aside for sleeping

    "he was in kip when I knocked on the door"

    similar: bed, bunk, doss (chiefly British), hay (slang), lair (British dialect), pad, rack, sack
    related: bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bassinet, carry-cot (British), cradle, crib

  2. a short sleep

    "after an afternoon kip, we were ready to sample all the nightlife that London had to offer"

    similar: catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink
    related: repose, rest, slumber, bed

Kip (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to sleep lightly or briefly

    "after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed"

    similar: catnap, doze, drowse, nap, slumber, snooze
    related: relax, repose, rest, couch, lay, lie, roost, lull
    near: arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken

Related Entry: Kip (down) (verb)

Kip (down) is a different word from Kip. The synonyms below are for kip (down), not for kip.

  1. as in turn in, bed (down)

    similar: bed (down), couch, doss (down) (chiefly British), flop, retire, sack out, turn in, catnap, conk (off or out), doze, drop off, nap, nod, rest, sleep, slumber, snooze, lie up, sleep in, oversleep
    opposite: arouse, awake, awaken, rouse, wake, waken, arise, get up, rise, roll out, turn out, uprise, watch

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kip

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kip:

Chiefly British: doss
Slang: hay
British dialect: lair
bed, bunk, pad, rack, sack, catnap, doze, drowse, forty winks, nap, siesta, snooze, wink, slumber

Related Words for Kip

bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, shakedown, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bassinet, carry-cot, cradle, crib, repose, rest, relax, lay, lie, roost, lull

Near Antonyms of Kip

arise, arouse, awake, awaken, get up, rise, rouse, uprise, wake (up), waken

Word Forms of Kip

Inflections: kipped, kipping, kips

Origin & Etymology of Kip

perhaps from Danish kippe cheap tavern

First known use: 1879

Frequently Asked Questions about Kip

What does "Kip" mean?

"Kip" means bed. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: bed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Kip"?

Other words for "Kip" include bed, bunk, doss, hay, lair, pad, rack and sack. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kip" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kip"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kip". Common alternatives include bed, bunk, doss, hay, lair, pad, rack, sack, catnap and doze.

How do you use "Kip" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kip" in a sentence: "he was in kip when I knocked on the door"; "after an afternoon kip, we were ready to sample all the nightlife that London had to offer"; "after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed".

Is "Kip" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kip" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kip"?

"Kip" is pronounced /ˈkip/.

What is the origin of the word "Kip"?

"Kip" comes from perhaps from Danish kippe cheap tavern. First known use: 1879.

What is another word for "Kip" meaning "a place set aside for sleeping"?

When "Kip" (noun) means a place set aside for sleeping, synonyms include bed, bunk, doss, hay, lair and pad.