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Rarekip
The correct spelling is kip.
How to pronounce kip
/kɪp/
nounIPA: /kɪp/
Say it like: Kip
The correct spelling is kip. The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat. For example: "I’m just going for my afternoon kip."
Usage Examples
“I’m just going for my afternoon kip.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll kip on the sofabed.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
- 2.A bundle or set of such hides.
- 3.A unit of count for skins, 30 for lamb and 50 for goat.
- 4.The leather made from such hide; kip leather.
- 5.(chiefly UK) A place to sleep; a rooming house; a bed.
verb
- 1.(chiefly UK) To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.
- 2.To snatch; take up hastily; filch
- 3.To hold or keep (together)
- 4.To conduct oneself; act
- 5.To perform the kip maneuver.
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