Sleep or a nap; to sleep
Kip
Example Sentences
"I'm going for a quick kip."
"Did you have a good kip?"
Etymology & History
British slang meaning sleep or nap, noun and verb. Possibly from Danish 'kippe' (cheap tavern/lodging house) or related to 'kip-shop'. Used since late 18th century in vagrant slang, spread to general usage. 'Having a kip' means taking a nap. More casual than 'sleep', suggests brief rest.
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