kip
The word “kip” has 1 syllable: kip
It's pronounced as /kɪp/
What is synonym and antonym for kip?
In the thesaurus, “kip” has 5 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kip along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kip
- bed
- bunk
- nap
- relax
- rest
Antonyms for kip
- arise
- awake
- awaken
- get up
- rise
- rouse
- waken
Meanings of kip
- noun
- The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
- A bundle or set of such hides.
- A unit of count for skins, 30 for lamb and 50 for goat.
- The leather made from such hide; kip leather.
- (chiefly UK) A place to sleep; a rooming house; a bed.
- (chiefly UK) Sleep, snooze, nap, forty winks, doze.
- (chiefly UK) A very untidy house or room.
- (chiefly UK) A brothel.
- A unit of force equal to 1000 pounds-force (lbf) (4.44822 kilonewtons or 4448.22 newtons); occasionally called the kilopound.
- A unit of weight, used, for example, to calculate shipping charges, equal to half a US ton, or 1000 pounds.
- A unit of mass equal to 1000 avoirdupois pounds.
- The unit of currency in Laos, divided into 100 att, symbol ₭, abbreviation LAK.
- A basic skill or maneuver in artistic gymnastics on the uneven bars, parallel bars, high bar and still rings used, for example, as a way of mounting the bar in a front support position, or achieving a handstand from a hanging position. In its basic form, the legs are swung forward and upward by bending the hips, then suddenly down again, which gives the upward impulse to the body.
- (games) A piece of flat wood used to throw the coins in a game of two-up.
- A sharp-pointed hill; a projecting point, as on a hill.
- verb
- (chiefly UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.
- To snatch; take up hastily; filch.
- To hold or keep (together).
- To conduct oneself; act.
- To perform the kip maneuver.
Example Sentences
- He decided to take a quick kip after the long flight.
- After a busy day, I just need a good kip to recharge.
- They found a quiet spot to rest and have a short kip.
- She had a quick kip on the couch before heading out for dinner.
- He felt much better after a brief kip in the afternoon.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kip, such as: arise, awake, awaken, bed, bunk, get up, nap.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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